A family of six reportedly died over inhaled generator fumes. The incident occurred in Ogale community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The Rivers State Police Command said it has launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the incident.
It was gathered that the generator ran throughout the night and into Sunday morning before neighbours raised the alarm.
A source in the community, who pleaded anonymity, said the family had been preparing to return to Port Harcourt after the holidays before the tragedy occurred.
The source said, “They were found dead in various positions. It is a very unfortunate incident and we are calling on the police to do a proper investigation.”
The incident was first reported by a Facebook user, Destiny John, who wrote: “A black Sunday indeed six died on the spot.
“How will I explain to you all that all this family died on a spot in Ogale today. No sickness, Oh God let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end”.
The spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident on Monday.
Iringe-Koko said, “Yes I can confirm the incident. “From the information I got, the generator was inside the living room because they were afraid it would be stolen. “Investigation is ongoing, “the police said.