A five-year-old boy and two girls aged seven and nine have been killed by unknown attackers in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.
According to reports, “the killers entered their home while the children were eating, murdered them and placed their bodies inside a deep freezer in one of the rooms.”
Eyewitnesses said their mother, a lecturer and nurse had gone out for an examination, while their father, who works in Edo State, was also away when the incident occurred.
When the mother returned, she noticed the house was wide open, which was unusual because the children always locked the door when going out.
After searching everywhere, their lifeless bodies were later found in the freezer. Investigations suggest they were killed and dumped inside.
Their bodies have been taken to the morgue, and the case has been reported to the Central Police Station in Nnewi.
Meanwhile, residents of Nnewichi have called for a proper investigation and justice for the murdered children.