A 67-year-old French tourist, Mr Pietier Gilles, has reportedly been found dead at a hotel room in Gboko, Headquarters of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.
The deceased was reportedly found dead on Saturday, at Hotel Jovina, Gboko, where he had lodged on June 6.
It was learnt that the incident was reported to the “A” Division Police Station at about 5:45 pm on Sunday by the hotel manager , Mr Emmanuel Laha.
Laha informed the police that the tourist became ill on June 7 but declined being taken to a hospital for treatment.
Worried about his deteriorating condition, the hotel management was said to have brought in a medical doctor to examine him.
But he was discovered to have died.
Police sources said, “On receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer led a patrol team to the hotel where photographs of the scene were taken.
”The body was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gboko for preservation and autopsy.”
The late French national reportedly arrived in Nigeria from the Niger Republic on May 19, 2025, traveling on a sports bicycle as part of what is believed to be a long-distance tour.
Police sources said an investigation will be conducted, and all relevant diplomatic channels are being engaged to handle the situation appropriately.
Meanwhile, Benue State Police Public Relations Officer,DSP, Udeme Edet could not be reached to confirm the incident.
