Police in the Northern Region have launched investigations after two women were found dead in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in the Gbewa Residential Area of Tamale.
According to the Northern Regional Police Command, the bodies, believed to be those of two Beninese nationals, were discovered on Monday, August 3, 2026, following a report from the hotel’s management.
Police officers responded to the scene and confirmed the incident before conveying the bodies to the Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary for preservation and a post-mortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the Tamale hotel deaths, formally identify the deceased, and collaborate with the appropriate authorities to contact their families.
In response to the incident, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has deployed a special team comprising investigators, intelligence officers, and crime scene experts from the National Police Headquarters to support the Northern Regional Police Command with the investigation.
The Police say the additional team will help gather evidence and speed up efforts to uncover what led to the deaths.
The Northern Regional Police Command has appealed to the public to assist with the investigation by providing any credible information that could aid the probe. Anyone with relevant information has been urged to call the Police emergency numbers 191 or 18555, or report to the nearest police station.
By : Rachael Djabakie