The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the deaths of a man and a young girl, whose bodies were discovered inside a Toyota Corolla car in Mgboushimini community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Monday, October 26, saying investigations had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and determine their cause.
Agabe, however, did not provide further details about the incident.
The deceased were reportedly discovered inside the vehicle at about 2 a.m., with accounts indicating that they were found foaming at the mouth. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear.
Sources said the girl had allegedly been involved in a relationship with the man, whose wife is reportedly pregnant. The wife was said to have previously confronted the girl over the alleged relationship.
It was also gathered that the couple had completed their traditional marriage rites and were preparing for a white wedding scheduled for November 2026.
According to accounts circulating in the community, the man had left home wearing trousers without a shirt, telling his wife he would return shortly. When he did not return, the wife reportedly went searching for him and discovered the bodies inside the vehicle in the early hours of the morning.
The girl was reportedly wearing a gown when she was found. She was said to have recently completed her Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
However, the police have yet to establish the cause of death, and the claims surrounding the circumstances of the incident have not been independently verified.
