According to Zagazola Reports, the incident took place on October 15 at Murjani Hotel, where Tukur had checked in. Hotel workers reportedly found him lifeless around 8:30 a.m & immediately alerted the authorities.
Sources said empty sachets of unidentified substances were found in a wastebasket in the room. 3 women Khadija Ali, 34, from Dutsin Amare Quarters, Katsina; Aisha Lawal, 30, from Ingawa LGA; & Hafsat Yusuf, 22, from Brigade Quarters, Kano were said to have been at the hotel during the incident.
It was gathered that Khadija & Aisha spent the night with the officer, while Hafsat joined them later & also stayed at the hotel.
The deceased’s body was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Katsina where doctors confirmed his d+ath before it was moved to the mortuary for autopsy.
The Nigeria Customs Service has reportedly been notified, & investigations are ongoing.
