Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 32-year-old man, Lanre Ogungbe, who was found lifeless in a hotel room at Soyoye, Abeokuta.

According to the police, Ogungbe’s body was discovered around 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Authentic Hotel. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, revealed in a statement that a bottle of alcoholic drink known as “Lakoko” and another bottle of the pesticide “sniper” were found beside the deceased.

The incident was reported by the hotel owner to the Divisional Police Officer at Lafenwa police station an hour later, at 3 p.m.

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Odutola explained that the hotel’s manager had been alerted after Ogungbe, who had checked in for a brief rest, hadn’t been seen for some time. Upon checking his room, the receptionist found him unresponsive on the bed and immediately informed the hotel management, who in turn notified the police.

Police detectives responded swiftly, confirming the presence of the alcohol and pesticide bottles. No signs of physical violence were found on Ogungbe’s body. His remains were taken to the General Hospital in Ijaiye, where doctors pronounced him dead. His body has been placed in the morgue pending further investigation.

SP Odutola assured that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.