[augmented]

After burying their grandmother a family of seven went to bed to die. Carbon monoxide from a home generator killed them as they slept. The deceased include Mr. Pascal Njoku, his wife Juliana and their five children, Ebere (first daughter), Ifunanya (second daughter), Chibueze (son) Jackline (third daughter) and Uchechi (last daughter).

From 2012, dozens of sites offer differing explanations, from food poisoning to evil spirits. I chose one that seemed most plausible.
http://www.informationng.com/2012/10...e-weekend.html

[LadyCPlum]

[Suburbanite]

Sad. But at least it was carbon monoxide so they likely all went peacefully in their sleep.

[Sharon]

I read, like you did, a lot of false rumours were spread but carbon monoxide poisoning was indeed the cause.

Reports say the autopsy report released by the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Joe Obi-Njoku, had confirmed that the nine persons died from suffocation after inhaling carbon monoxide from a generating set.

The state government has therefore issued clear directives on the use of electric generating sets, pointing out that families should build generator houses away from living rooms to avoid a repeat of the ugly incident.

Nigerians reacting to the issue have blamed it on government for the government’s inability to provide steady power supply.

“There have been too many deaths as a result of inhalation of Carbon monoxide and the government is advising us to build generator houses far from our house? Why can’t they ensure adequate power supply so that we don’t have to use generators?”

[StalkingYou]

Quick and painless death. At least they didn't suffer.

[souris]

bummer

[cujemi55]

This time it wasn't the rotten eggs

[-NocturnalPulse-]

Man, that's unfortunate.

[William May]

If the Nigerians could work a deal with that Nigerian prince who has the millions stashed, they could use the money to rebuild their electric utility system. All they have to do is give him their bank account info, and it's a done deal. Seems simple to me.........

[vagabond]

That room is so over crowded, poor people.