Residents of the Temidire Community in Sabo, Abeokuta, were left in shock when 5 members of the same family were found dead in their home.
The victims, a man, one of his wives and their 3 children, were found lifeless in a 6 room bungalow in the Ogun state capital.
Some residents suggested that foul play was involved as the deceased man, Aliu Adeoye died with his second wife, identified as Iya Aliya, but the first wife survived.
Reports have it that the first wife was suspected and even escaped lynching as it was claimed that she was always at loggerheads with the deceased.
The unidentified first wife slept ina room in the same home with her children but they survived.
Neighbours report that a strong chemical odour was coming from the building and suspect that the family might have succumbed to generator fumes.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, said that a conclusive autopsy would be carried out on the bodies to reveal the true cause of death.
