Canadian national found dead in Lagos hotel room

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

A 79-year-old Canadian national, Mr. Dwight Sullivan, has been found dead in his hotel room on Victoria Island, lagos state. 

 

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at Sun Heaven Hotels Limited, located at 191a, Adeleke Adedoyin Street, off Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, in the early hours of Oct. 7.

 

Sources said that the  Chief Security Officer of the hotel, Mr. Sunday Isadeha, reported the incident to the police at about 4:30 p.m. after the foreign guest was discovered lifeless on the floor of his room (Room 114), where he had lodged since Oct. 2.

 

A team of detectives from the Victoria Island Division visited and photographed the scene. According to the police, no marks of violence were observed on the deceased’s body.

 

The body was thereafter evacuated to the Lagos Island General Hospital, Marina, where a medical officer confirmed him dead. His remains were deposited at the hospital’s morgue for preservation and autopsy.

 

Sources said preliminary findings suggest no foul play, but investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of death.

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