Nigeria, July 25 -- The man suspected of gruesomely murdering a photojournalist in Kogi State earlier this week has been found dead, in what the authorities believe to be a suicide.

Ayo Pelumi, the alleged killer of Ayo Aiyepeku, was found dead in a hotel room in Lokoja on Thursday.

The police were called to a lodge on Thursday afternoon where Mr Pelumi's body was recovered. A bottle of Coca-Cola and a bottle of what is suspected to be a pesticide were reportedly found in the room, indicating he took his own life.

A staff member at the hotel, who wished to remain anonymous, said Mr Pelumi checked into the establishment on Wednesday afternoon.

His body was found around 1 p.m. on Thursday when a steward went to clean the room at checkou...