CRIMECrime & Accidents · Rivers State
Rivers police probe deaths of man and girl found in car
Updated 19:42 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 18:30 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
The Rivers State Police Command has opened an investigation into the deaths of a man and a young girl, according to The Whistler. The bodies were discovered inside a Toyota Corolla in the Mgboushimini community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The Whistler reported that the girl is believed to be under 18. Nigerian Tribune also confirmed that the police have commenced the probe into the discovery.
What we know
- Bodies of a man and a young girl found in a Toyota Corolla
- Discovery made in Mgboushimini community, Obio/Akpor
- Rivers State Police Command investigating the deaths
- The girl is believed to be under 18
Sources
- Report by The Whistler – The Whistler,
- Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
Updates
- – Story text revised
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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