A family of six comprising the father, mother, and four children have been found dead in their home in Rivers State.
The Command’s spokesperson and a Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday.
They were suspected to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Ogale community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Iringe-Koko said the victims were discovered dead in their locked apartment at about 3pm on January 11, 2026.
She explained that Godwin Ogosu reported that his elder brother, his wife, and their four children, who went to bed the previous night, failed to come out in the morning.
According to her, after repeated knocks on the door by co-tenants yielded no response, the matter was reported to the police.
The Police Public Relations Officer 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 investigations suggested that the deaths were caused by generator fumes.
“The family’s generator was reportedly switched on and placed inside the parlour before they retired to bed,” she disclosed.
Iringe-Koko said the bodies had been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy, while photographic evidence was taken to support ongoing investigations.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, described the deaths as tragic and advised residents to always place generators in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
He warned that placing generators in sitting rooms, garages, sheds, or enclosed spaces could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and death.
CP Adepoju said: “This dangerous practice has claimed many lives.
“Residents must prioritise their safety and that of their families.”