Strange Death In Ondo Hotel: Police Launch Manhunt For Male Companion
✍️ By Teju/ November 27, 2025/ 11:13am
A tragic discovery in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, has left the community in shock: a young woman was found dead in a hotel along the Ore-Okitipupa Road after checking in with a male companion.
According to hotel staff, the woman and the man, reportedly identified as “Sodiq Ganiyu”, arrived together that day. When repeated knocks on their door went unanswered, attendants forced their way in and found the woman lying lifeless on the bed. There were no visible signs of violence, but the man had fled the scene, prompting an immediate manhunt by police.
The victim’s body was moved to the Ore morgue, and an autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. Investigators stressed the importance of forensic analysis before drawing conclusions.
This incident is not isolated. Over recent years, there have been multiple reports across the state and beyond of hotel lodgers dying under mysterious circumstances, sometimes after lodging with a companion, other times after alleged “sex romps.” In many cases, the surviving companion flees the scene, leaving investigators with little to go on.
The unfolding tragedy in Ore raises urgent questions about hotel safety protocols, guest screening, and the vulnerability of especially young people who lodge with strangers. It also underscores systemic issues, from the need for better security and surveillance in hotels, to the urgency of swift, transparent investigations when unexplained deaths occur.
As this case continues to unfold, one thing remains clear: until the matter is resolved, it will haunt not only the victim’s loved ones, but the wider community, reminding us of how fragile safety can be when trust is misplaced.
