How mysterious fire burnt mother, three children to death in Ebonyi

A mother Chigozie Onuobu and her three children been burnt to death in a fire incident in Ebonyi State.

The incident occured in Aguabata Echara in Ikwo local government area.

It was gathered the incident occurred on Tuesday night while they were sleeping in their thatch house.

A family member, Samuel Okoro and a relative of the woman, confirmed the incident.

He said he had  visited the scene upon hearing of the incident.

He alleged, from his observation, the fire incident was intentional as their was no trace of bush burning around the building.

“I don’t think it was not deliberate. There was no trace of bush burning around the building. Moreover, they have a separate kitchen where they cook.

“The woman is my cousin. Actually, the man married two wives but the first wife is not living with them in the same compound.

“I was told that when some people called the husband of the deceased on the development, he nearly fainted.

“However, when we asked of him, the people said they don’t know his whereabout.

“Maybe they felt we want to beat the man or express our anger. But we will go back especially when the burnt death bodies are still there,” Okoro said.

Ebonyi police spokesman Loveth Odah could not be reached for comments as she was said to be in a meeting.