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Tragedy struck around 1a.m, today, in Alesa community, Eleme, Rivers State, as a man went violent and killed his four children before hanging himself to death.

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According to reports, the deceased had attempted to kill his wife with a machete, last night, but she narrowly escaped. He, however, went back home to strangle their children to death

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He, thereafter, set his house ablaze and hanged himself. His wife later alerted fellow residents. What triggered his action, remains unknown….. [Swipe to see their disturbing images].