Sad! Generator fumes kill six in Abia

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Tragedy struck Wednesday  morning at Isi Obehie in Ukwa West Local Government Area(LGA) of Abia State as generator fumes killed six members of a family.

The fumes killed a mother,her three children, her younger sister and brother In-law.

The death caused serious panic in the community as some  residents were seem wailing uncontrollably while others were discussing the sunden and unnatural death with fear.

It was gathered that the family members while retiring to bed on Wednesday night, left their generator on behind their building and left  the windows open.

It was  gathered that because of the window that was left open the generator fumes  entered  into the house  which the deceased inhaled, causing the death.

The incident which was said to have occured at Ofoji Street in Obehie saw to the death of the woman;her three children,her sister and  a brother in-law.

The only survivor in the family of seven according to sources is  their father,who was not at home  when the incident occured.

Daily Sun garhered further that five of the victims  died on the spot, while the younger sister to the mother of three ,who was  was rushed to the hospital  later gave up the ghost on Thursday.

Although the names of the victims could not be  ascertained as at press  time but they were   natives of  Isiala Ngwa North LGA of the state,but lived at Isi Obehie .

Abia State Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), Maureen Chinaka said investigation had begun to ascertain the true cause of their death