In a tragic incident, a man allegedly killed his wife and dismembered her body before taking his own life by drinking a poisonous substance in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The tragedy reportedly followed a dispute over the sale of the man’s landed property and allegations of infidelity.
The couple left behind four children, with their eldest son said to be about 21 years old.
According to community sources reported by Vanguard News, the man became angry over his wife’s alleged infidelity and the sale of his property.
A neighbour on Owiri Street, Agbarho, where the incident occurred, said the couple had been involved in repeated physical confrontations before the tragedy.
Also, an elder brother of the diseased man expressed sadness over the incident.
He told Vanguard that he didn’t know much about what brought about the fight.
But said that as family, there are different situations that could cause a confrontation.
He narrated that his late brother had four children with the eldest son about 21years old. He, however, refused to disclosed his name, and that of his late couple.
Calls for confirmation to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, were not successful at press time.
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However, a senior police officer at Agbarho Division, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the incident.
He said the police evacuated both corpses to the morgue for further investigation, after being informed of the calamity.
He further said that no official complaint has been made either by families of the deceased.
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