The Rivers State Police Command on Monday announced the death of six family members found dead in a locked room in the Ogale area of Eleme Local Government Area.
The police said the tragic incident occurred on January 11, 2026.
A statement issued by the spokesperson of the command, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, said one Godwin Ogosu from Ogale, Eleme, had through a distress call, reported that his elder brother, wife, and children, who slept the previous night have not woken up from sleep with the doors still locked.
“In a swift response, operatives of the command attached to the Eleme Division, mobilized to the scene, and forced open the doors to the room and discovered their lifeless bodies,” the police statement said.
Read Also:
- Gov. Fubara’s wife reaffirms Rivers govt commitment to welfare of legionnaires
- Rivers assembly denies withdrawal of impeachment proceedings against Gov. Fubara, deputy
- INC condemns renewed political crisis, impeachment threat in Rivers
The victims were identified as Theophilus Obele, Eunice Obele, Saka Obele, Peace Obele, Nyimenka Obele, and Abel Nwaka.
The statement said preliminary investigation suggests possible generator fume poisoning as the cause of death, adding that the generator was reportedly left on in the parlour of the victims.
It added that the corpses have been deposited at Last Home Mortuary, Ebubu Eleme, for autopsy, while photographic evidence has been taken, and the investigation was ongoing.
