The Northern Regional Police Command has launched investigations into the deaths of two women whose bodies were discovered in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in the Gbeva Residential Area of Tamale.
According to a police statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, the bodies were found on Monday, August 3, 2026, after hotel management alerted the police to the incident.
Police officers who responded to the scene discovered the bodies of the two women, who are believed to be nationals of Benin.
The bodies have since been conveyed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary, where they will undergo post-mortem examinations to determine the exact cause of death.
The Northern Regional Police Command said preliminary investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths, confirm the identities of the deceased, and work with the appropriate authorities to contact their families.
To support the investigations, 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 assist the Northern Regional Police Command.
The police have appealed to members of the public with credible information that could aid the investigation to contact the Police Emergency Numbers, 191 or 18555, or report to the nearest police station.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
