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Tragic: How Family Of Four Died After Returning From Lagos To Kwara For Sallah

Faith Ukanwa

Jul 22, 2021

A family of four, who returned from Lagos state for Sallah festival, were found dead in Sanmora, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

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They are suspected to have died from generator fumes which they left running as they fell asleep

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The tragic incident happened between Tuesday night, July 20, and Wednesday morning, July 21.

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The deceased included a man, his two wives and child.

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Two others were found unconscious in the house on Wednesday, July 21, and were rushed to the hospital.

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According to eyewitness accounts, the family had feasted into the night on Tuesday and left the generator running in their corridor before they fell asleep. A neighbour who visited to greet them on Wednesday found their bodies and raised alarm.

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A source told the Tribune; "We discovered their lifeless bodies early this morning, the head of the house, his two wives and one of his children were all dead.

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"Two of the family members who were unconscious at the time of our breaking in have been rushed to the hospital. Although they're both in critical conditions, it is our prayer they survive."

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The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kwara State Police Command, Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident.

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Okasanmi said that the incident involved four members of the same family, adding that two other members of the family were recuperating in a hospital.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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