Tragedy struck in Gboko, Benue State, as a 67-year-old French national, Mr. Pietier Gilles, was discovered dead in his hotel room over the weekend.
The incident occurred at Hotel Jovina in Gboko town, where the tourist had checked in on June 6, 2025.
According to reports by Zagazola Makama, Mr. Gilles, believed to be on a long-distance bicycle tour across West Africa, had entered Nigeria from the Niger Republic on May 19.