June 20, 2026
By Emma Una
CALABAR — A young man and his girlfriend have reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Calabar, Cross River State capital, after inhaling fumes from a generator used overnight.
The incident occurred on Friday night at Poultry Farm Road in Calabar South Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the deceased had recently moved into a new apartment and brought in his girlfriend to stay with him. Due to power outage, he reportedly switched on a generator and kept it inside the room before going to bed.
