Tragedy struck in the Delta Steel Company (DSC) township, Oruhworun, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, where three sisters, aged between 14 and 30, were discovered dead in their father’s residence.
Reports indicate that the sisters had attended a birthday party the previous day and were found lifeless on Monday, with foam coming from their mouths.
Sources revealed that while the victims occasionally visited their father and stepmother, they did not live with them permanently. The shocking incident has deeply unsettled the community, especially since it comes less than a year after the passing of their biological mother.
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Following their mother’s death, their father remarried a woman who was reportedly a close friend of the late wife. Given the suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths, both the father and stepmother have been taken into custody for questioning.
Delta State Police Command spokesperson, Edafe Bright, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating that investigations are underway to determine the cause of death and any potential foul play.
“We are treating this case as a suspicious death and are considering all possible angles. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” Bright stated.
