Nigeria, July 22 -- The police have arrested a woman over the sudden death of her 60-year-old male companion at a hotel in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.

The state command's spokesperson, Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

He said the incident occurred in the Yalwawa area of the city.

Mr Adam stated that police preliminary investigation indicated that the deceased checked into the facility with the 20-year-old woman.

However, shortly after ordering a meal, he experienced a severe medical emergency characterised by sudden breathing difficulties.

"Officers attached to the Yalwawa Police Division responded immediately to a distress call from the hotel management and evacuated the victim to the General Hospital, Du...