A suspected murder-suicide incident has claimed the lives of a couple in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, leaving their four children and residents in shock.
Key Highlights
- A couple died in a suspected murder-suicide in Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA, Delta State.
- The husband allegedly killed his wife during a domestic confrontation before ingesting a suspected pesticide.
- The incident occurred at the couple’s residence on Owiri Street, Agbarho.
- The couple leaves behind four children; the eldest is reportedly about 21.
- A senior police officer confirmed the incident; the bodies have been evacuated to a morgue.
Preliminary accounts suggest that the husband allegedly killed his wife during a domestic confrontation before ingesting a substance suspected to be Sniper, a pesticide.
However, the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths remain unclear as police investigations continue.
The incident reportedly occurred at the couple’s residence on Owiri Street, Agbarho, following a history of domestic disagreements and alleged physical confrontations.
Neighbour Speaks On Marital Disputes
A neighbour, who spoke to our correspondent at the residence, disclosed that the couple have been living separately amid persistent marital disputes.
The neighbour expressed shock over the deaths, describing the incident as a tragedy for the family and the wider community.
Unconfirmed accounts linked the disagreement to alleged infidelity and a dispute over landed property.
There were also claims that ownership documents for the property have been transferred to the wife and that the property has subsequently been sold to a prospective buyer.
However, these allegations could not be independently verified as of the time of filing this report, and it remains unclear whether they have any connection to the incident.
A man who identified himself as the deceased husband’s elder brother, expressed sadness over the deaths, saying he is not fully aware of the circumstances that led to the tragedy.
He disclosed that the couple has four children, adding that their eldest child, a boy, was reportedly about 21 years old. However, he declined to disclose his identity or the names of the deceased.
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Police Investigation Ongoing
A senior police officer, who requested anonymity, confirmed the incident and said the bodies have been evacuated to a morgue.
The police officer disclosed that investigations were ongoing, but noted that neither family has lodged a formal complaint with the police as of the time of the inquiry.
Efforts to obtain an official statement from the Delta State Police Command were unsuccessful. The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, did not respond to telephone calls and WhatsApp messages seeking clarification.
The police have yet to publicly establish the precise sequence of events or confirm the motive behind the couple’s deaths.
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