Nigeria, July 27 -- The authorities have shut down a hotel where a man suspected of murdering a local photojournalist reportedly took his own life.

The Abidan 115 Hotel in Lokoja was sealed on Friday to "preserve critical evidence" as investigations continue into the high-profile case.

The suspect, identified as Jacob Pelumi, a staff member of the Nigerian Correctional Services, was found dead in a room at the hotel on Thursday.

His death occurred just hours after a police manhunt was launched following the murder of the photojournalist, Ayobami Aiyepeku, on Tuesday.

The Lokoja Local Government Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, confirmed the closure in a statement, acknowledging its importance for ongoing investigations.

Mr Adamu, who visit...