The decomposing
remains of two lovers, simply identified as Udogi Eguke and Ese, were found on
Sunday, days after they died in mysterious circumstances in their Makolomi
Street apartment of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The house owner,
Chief Alfred Onavwa, who shares the top floor of the one-storey building with
one of the deceased, confirmed the incident.
He said having
been contacted on the absence of one of the deceased by neighbours, he called
his line only to realize that his mobile phone was ringing upstairs.
He explained
further: “On getting close to the door of the private stairway leading to their
apartment, I noticed that it was locked from inside, with a stench oozing out.
“On realizing
this, I personally invited the police who came and broke the door only to
discover their decomposing bodies.
“Their remains
were later deposited in the mortuary and I was made to understand that
investigation into the matter was ongoing.
“Even the
Ughelli Divisional Police Officer was here to see things for himself.”
Meanwhile,
findings revealed that the couple, whose wedding was slated for November 22,
had started preparation, with invitation cards already sent out to intending
guests.
When contacted
for comments, Ughelli Divisional Police Officer, Samuel Musa, neither debunked
nor confirmed the incident.
He directed all
comments on the matter to the state Police Public Relation Officer, Deputy
Superintendent of Police, Celestina Kalu.
However, at
press time, calls and messages to her phone were yet to be replied.
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