Five members of the Nnabugwu family were discovered dead inside their residence at Umuimo, Osisioma Ngwa LGA, Abia State, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
The deceased were identified as the father, Mr. Kachi Nnabugwu, his wife, Mrs. Chinaza Nnabugwu, and their three children.
According to residents, the family was last seen on July 18. After days without contact, neighbors forced open the house on Tuesday and found the bodies in a decomposing state.
Police sources said leftover food and a generator were found in the building.
Confirming the incident on Wednesday, July 22, Abia PPRO, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the matter was reported by a brother of the deceased.
“The crime scene has been visited. A preliminary visual inspection of the bodies was conducted, and photographs taken. The corpses have been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy,” she said.
Community members were also seen in a viral video performing traditional rites over the incident. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of death.
