Dad kills own kids in the dead of the night then goes on to commit suicide

A woman escapes becoming one of the victims of deliberate murders by her husband who reportedly strangled his children to death.

In Rivers State, a man reportedly strangles four children to death and goes on to commit suicide by hanging himself.

The tragic event occurred on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, says a report by Wired News.

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In the report the dad sets his residence on fire before proceeding with suicide. His wife escapes his impulsive action and calls attention to the deaths.

Along a passageway, the corpse of the man hangs from a rope making for a disturbing scene.