A tragic discovery has been reported in Ogale community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, where a family of six was found dead inside their apartment on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Residents said the deceased included a father, mother, their children and a brother-in-law who had all retired to bed the previous night but did not wake up the next morning. Concerned neighbours became alarmed when the family’s door remained locked and there was no movement by 10 a.m., prompting them to force the door open and make the grim discovery of lifeless bodies in various parts of the home. The father and children were found on the bed, the mother in the bathroom, and the brother-in-law near the entrance, suggesting he may have attempted to open the door before he too collapsed. Community members recalled that the family had been preparing to return to Port Harcourt after the holiday period before the tragedy occurred. At the time of reporting, authorities had not confirmed the exact cause of death and there was no clear information on what led to the untimely loss of all six family members, with investigations expected to begin to uncover the circumstances leading up to the incident. The community has been left in shock and mourning as neighbours and relatives await updates from law enforcement and medical officials on the official findings regarding the cause of the deaths.
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