Incident Overview
A young woman, Miss Favour Uduak Smith, and her boyfriend died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Calabar, Cross River State capital, after inhaling fumes from a generator used overnight. The incident occurred at Poultry Farm Road in Calabar South Local Government Area in June 2026, according to a Vanguard report.
Details of the Incident
The young man had recently moved into a new apartment and brought his girlfriend, Favour, to stay with him. Due to a power outage, he reportedly switched on a generator and kept it inside the room before going to bed. They were found lifeless in the morning after inhaling excessive fumes from the generator.
Additional Casualty
A source in the area said a newly purchased puppy in the apartment also died from the same fumes. The bodies of the deceased were later evacuated to the mortuary, while the dog was buried by neighbours in the compound.
Funeral and Memorial
A candlelight procession was held for Favour on Thursday, July 2, 2026. She will be laid to rest at Hawkins Cemetery in Calabar on Friday, July 3. The young man was reportedly buried last Friday.
