Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Bornet .k
The Abia State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a family of five whose bodies were discovered inside their residence in Umuimo community, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of the state.
The victims, identified as Mr Kachi Nnabugwu, his wife Mrs Chinaza Nnabugwu, and their three young children, were found dead on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after neighbours became concerned over their prolonged absence.
Residents said the family members had not been seen since Sunday, raising suspicion among neighbours who attempted several times to reach them. After repeated knocks on the locked house received no response, community members forced their way into the building, where they discovered the decomposing bodies of the five family members.
The discovery sent shockwaves through Umuimo community, with residents demanding a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Reports from the scene indicated that containers containing leftover food and a generator set were found inside the house after the door was opened. However, authorities have not confirmed whether these items were connected to the deaths.
The bodies were evacuated from the compound and deposited at a mortuary for preservation and further examination, including an autopsy that police say will help establish the actual cause of death.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the matter was reported to the Osisioma Divisional Police Headquarters by the brother of the deceased after attempts to contact the family failed.
According to the police spokesperson, relatives went to the residence after they were unable to reach Mr Nnabugwu. Upon arrival, they knocked repeatedly without receiving any response before gaining access to the house and discovering the lifeless bodies of the family members.
DSP Chinaka said police officers visited the scene, carried out a preliminary examination, took photographs, and commenced investigations into the incident.
“The crime scene has been visited. A preliminary visual inspection of the bodies was conducted, and photographs taken. The corpses have been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy,” she said.
The police command has not ruled out any possible cause of death, stressing that investigations and forensic examinations will determine what happened to the family.
The tragic incident has raised concerns among residents about safety within communities, with many calling on authorities to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation.
As the police continue their inquiry, families and neighbours of the victims await answers on the circumstances that led to the death of the five members of the Nnabugwu family.
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