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MYSTERY: 2-yr-old girl survives, as father, mother, brother are found dead in room

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MYSTERY: 2-yr-old girl survives, as father, mother, brother are found dead in room

A two-year-old girl has survived what has remained a mysterious death at the North Bank area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, after her father, mother and brother were found dead by neighbours on Friday morning.

A neighbour of the family, who identified himself as Tondo, disclosed that the little girl was spared as the cause of death remained a mystery, adding that there were no clue to suggest that they were killed because there was no mark of violence on them.

“We woke up this morning and discovered the development. We found the husband, wife and their son dead.

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“Ironically, nothing happened to their little girl who should be about two years. Policemen were contacted and they took the corpses away,” Tondo said.

While confirming the incidence, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Commander, DSP Catherine Anene said: “We received information from people around the area that three family members were dead. It is investigation that will show us the cause of death because there is no mark of violence on their bodies.

“Unfortunately, the only girl found alive in the room is about two years old and could not say anything about the incident.”

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