The Benue State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the sudden death of 67-year-old French tourist Pietier Gilles, found lifeless in a hotel room in Gboko on Saturday.
The circumstances surrounding Gilles’ death remain unclear, as does the purpose of his visit to the historic town.
According to DSP Udeme Edet, spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, the incident was reported to a Gboko police station on Sunday. “A French national who lodged in a hotel in Gboko was said to have died, and this was reported to the command,” Edet confirmed, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of death.
Sources revealed that Gilles checked into the hotel on Friday and fell ill the following day but reportedly declined medical attention. The hotel manager, Amina Cordial, told PUNCH she was out of town during the incident and lacked details.
She noted that the hotel owner was present and likely managed the situation but declined to share the owner’s contact information.
The mysterious death has raised questions in Gboko, with authorities working to uncover the events leading to Gilles’ passing. The police have yet to release further details as the investigation continues.
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