Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have commenced investigations on the sudden death of a couple in their house in Ilesha.
The couple, identified as Olasunkanmi, 55, and Fisayo Eso, 50, were reportedly found dead on Friday, October 1, Independence day.
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Although the cause of their death is still sketchy, one Issac Haastrup said the couple might have died from carbon monoxide poisoning (generator fume), however, autopsy results would confirm the actual cause.
“I want to state that preliminary investigation shows that the power generating set placed close to the kitchen’s window with its exhaust pipe facing the window and that of the sitting room’s all of which were left open, was met running by the neighbors that fateful morning,” he wrote.
“While not preempting results of the police and medical investigations over the allegation of poisoning, one may not also rule out the possibility of carbon monoxide from the generator contributing to their deaths. We are working on the cause of the deaths and will keep you posted.”
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Confirming the incident, police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, in a conversation with Punch on Sunday, October 3, said the command still awaits the autopsy result.
Yemisi however called for calm over the matter, stating that the fumes from the generator are suspected to be the cause of their death, also adding that the police are still carrying out their investigations.
“Mr Eso Olasunkanmi 55-yrs and his wife, Fisayo, 50-yrs of Ireti Ayo along Ijebu-Jesa Rd., Ilesha, were found dead on the floor of their dining room,” she stated.
“The command is still waiting for the autopsy report from the hospital to ascertain the actual cause of their death, please. Fumes from a generating set supplying the apartment occupied by the deceased is strongly suspected. But the thorough investigation would be conducted to determine the cause of the death,” Opalola added.
