Delta State police have arrested the manager of Century Home Hotel in Owhelogbo, Isoko North, alongside three others, in connection with the murder of a guest, Bishop Sunday Ogofotha.

State police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrests on Friday, March 28, 2025. According to Edafe, the hotel manager conspired with two individuals who promised him ₦5 million to grant them access to Ogofotha’s room.

“The victim checked into the hotel after arriving from Lagos for a relative’s burial. He called his wife to inform her of his location,” Edafe explained.

“However, when he failed to show up for the funeral, concerns arose.”

Ogofotha’s relatives, unable to reach him, contacted his wife, who directed them to the hotel where he was staying. Upon arrival, they were met with denial from the hotel staff.

“The hotel initially claimed no guest by that name had checked in,” Edafe stated. “The family insisted on searching the premises, leading to a tense confrontation with the management.”

With assistance from the local vigilante group, the family began inspecting the hotel rooms. The situation escalated when the hotel owner, Chief Joseph Ovie Oghole, objected to them checking one specific room.

The owner claimed the room was occupied by guests engaged in private activities,” said Edafe. “Despite this, the family and vigilantes forced the door open.”

Inside the room, they discovered Ogofotha’s lifeless body tied up with visible injuries. Shock and outrage followed as the police were immediately called to the scene.

An autopsy is expected to determine the exact cause of death, but preliminary findings suggest the victim was tortured before being killed.

“The body was taken to the mortuary in Ozoro,” Edafe confirmed. “Investigations are ongoing, and those responsible will face the full weight of the law.”

The arrested suspects, including the hotel manager, are currently in police custody. Authorities are working to track down additional suspects who may have played a role in the crime.

Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to prevent similar incidents in the future.

“This is a clear case of conspiracy and premeditated murder,” Edafe concluded. “Justice will be served.”

The Delta State Police Command has assured the public that all individuals involved will be prosecuted according to the law.