A tragic incident occurred in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, when a young lady reportedly slumped and died in the bathroom of a high-end hotel located along NTA Road. The hotel is said to be owned by a well-known politician and is situated close to a private radio station.
The deceased, whose name was not immediately released, was a staff member of the hotel. Sources within the hotel confirmed that she was healthy and in good condition when she resumed duty on the day of the incident. Her sudden collapse came as a shock to many of her colleagues.
According to reports, the lady collapsed while in the bathroom. She was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. Sadly, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Eyewitnesses and staff members described the situation as disturbing and mysterious, noting that there was no prior sign of illness. “She was fine when she resumed work. We don’t understand what happened. She just slumped and never woke up,” said a hotel staff member who preferred to remain anonymous.
Following the incident, the Ekiti State Police Command has launched an investigation to determine the actual cause of death. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident in a statement to journalists.
Abutu said that some of the hotel’s staff would be invited for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. He also confirmed that an autopsy would be conducted to assist with the investigation.
“We are aware of the incident and have begun investigation. Some persons will be questioned to help us understand what really happened. We will also carry out an autopsy to confirm the actual cause of death,” he said.
The sudden death has raised concerns among members of the public, especially considering the location and ownership of the hotel. While foul play has not been ruled out, the police have urged the public to remain calm and allow the investigation to take its full course.
The management of the hotel is yet to release an official statement as at the time of filing this report.
The incident has thrown the hotel staff and surrounding community into mourning, as many await answers over the tragic loss.
