A mother, her four-year-old son, and a man identified as ‘Shanko’ were found dead on Wednesday in their residence at Egbe Subair area of Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. The discovery has left the community in shock as police begin investigations into what led to the deaths.
Residents who visited the scene said the bodies of the woman and the man were found inside the toilet of the house, while the child was found in one of the rooms. Parts of the toilet and other items in the premises appeared damaged, suggesting a struggle may have occurred before they died.
Speculation within the community points to possible poisoning as the cause, though nothing has been confirmed. Neighbors said they raised the alarm after noticing the house was unusually quiet and later forced entry when no one responded.
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Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed the incident and urged calm. He said the command is investigating the tragic deaths and has deposited the corpses at the General Hospital Mortuary in Ijebu-Igbo for autopsy.
“The Ogun State Police Command is investigating the tragic deaths. Investigation is ongoing, while the bodies have been deposited at the General Hospital Mortuary, Ijebu-Igbo,” Babaseyi stated.
The incident has heightened concerns over safety in residential areas across Ogun State as residents await findings from forensic examinations.
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