6 family members found dead in Rivers home — What police discovered will shock you
A wave of shock swept through Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State after a family of six — a father, mother and their four children — were found dead inside their residence under tragic circumstances.
The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident on Tuesday, describing it as a suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Spokesperson of the command and Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, told journalists that the lifeless bodies were discovered inside their locked apartment at about 3pm on January 11, 2026.
According to her, the alarm was raised by one Godwin Ogosu, who became worried after his elder brother, his wife and their four children failed to come out of their room the following morning after retiring to bed the previous night.
Iringe-Koko explained that neighbours and co-tenants knocked repeatedly on the door but received no response, prompting a report to the police.
She said:
> “Operatives from the Eleme Police Division immediately mobilised to the scene and forcibly opened the door.
> “Inside the room, six lifeless bodies were found, including father, mother, three male children, and one female child.”
Preliminary findings, according to the police, pointed to generator fumes as the likely cause of death.
Iringe-Koko disclosed that:
> “The family’s generator was reportedly switched on and placed inside the parlour before they retired to bed.”
She added that the bodies have been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy, while photographs were taken to aid ongoing investigations.
Reacting to the incident, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, described the deaths as heartbreaking and issued a strong safety warning to residents.
He cautioned against operating generators in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces such as living rooms, garages and sheds.
CP Adepoju said:
> “This dangerous practice has claimed many lives.
> “Residents must prioritise their safety and that of their families.”
The tragic incident has renewed concerns over the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, as residents and authorities alike call for increased awareness to prevent similar occurrences.
A wave of shock swept through Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State after a family of six — a father, mother and their four children — were found dead inside their residence under tragic circumstances.
The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident on Tuesday, describing it as a suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Spokesperson of the command and Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, told journalists that the lifeless bodies were discovered inside their locked apartment at about 3pm on January 11, 2026.
According to her, the alarm was raised by one Godwin Ogosu, who became worried after his elder brother, his wife and their four children failed to come out of their room the following morning after retiring to bed the previous night.
Iringe-Koko explained that neighbours and co-tenants knocked repeatedly on the door but received no response, prompting a report to the police.
She said:
> “Operatives from the Eleme Police Division immediately mobilised to the scene and forcibly opened the door.
> “Inside the room, six lifeless bodies were found, including father, mother, three male children, and one female child.”
Preliminary findings, according to the police, pointed to generator fumes as the likely cause of death.
Iringe-Koko disclosed that:
> “The family’s generator was reportedly switched on and placed inside the parlour before they retired to bed.”
She added that the bodies have been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy, while photographs were taken to aid ongoing investigations.
Reacting to the incident, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, described the deaths as heartbreaking and issued a strong safety warning to residents.
He cautioned against operating generators in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces such as living rooms, garages and sheds.
CP Adepoju said:
> “This dangerous practice has claimed many lives.
> “Residents must prioritise their safety and that of their families.”
The tragic incident has renewed concerns over the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, as residents and authorities alike call for increased awareness to prevent similar occurrences.
