Hotels in Nigeria: When comfort turns deadly, by Martha Gwary Hotels are meant to be safe havens for travellers, business executives and families seeking rest and recreation. However, a disturbing pattern of violence, robbery and even murder in some Nigerian hotels has continued to raise serious questions about guest safety and the adequacy of security measures within the hospitality industry. Man-made Tragedies In recent years, several widely reported incidents have cast a shadow over the sector. In one tragic case in Akure, Ondo State, a hotel guest was reportedly murdered after being lured...