Tragedy Strikes in Ogun as Family of Three Found Dead, Police Probe Ongoing

A devastating incident has occurred in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, where a couple and their four-year-old son were found lifeless in their home. The discovery of the bodies on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, has sent shockwaves through the community. According to eyewitnesses, the mother, father, and their young son were discovered in different parts of the house, with the parents found in the toilet and the child in one of the rooms. Preliminary observations suggest that there may have been a struggle before the incident, as some household items and parts of the toilet were found damaged. While rumors of possible poisoning are circulating, the authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of death. The Ogun State Police Command's spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. 'The Ogun State Police Command is investigating the tragic death of a couple and their four-year-old child discovered in their residence at Oke-Sopen, Ijebu-Igbo, on June 10, 2026,' the PPRO said. 'Investigation is ongoing while the bodies have been deposited at the General Hospital Mortuary, Ijebu-Igbo.' The police are working to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident, and the community remains in a state of mourning.