A Nigerian man, Samuel Osuji, and his girlfriend, Cynthia Obieshi, were found dead inside an apartment belonging to Mr Samuel in Imo state on Sunday 14.

A statement by the spokesperson of the state police command, Godson Ikeokwu, says at about 9am today, operatives of the Divisional Police headquarters, Nekede/Ihiagwa Division received a call inviting them to number 19 Vic-Mic lodge JMJ Bus stop in the state.Preliminary investigations suggest that they may have died as a result of drug consumption” the statement read.

Ikeowku said the remains of the deceased persons have been deposited in the morgue, while an investigation is in progress.