A man fatally stabbed his wife in front of their children at their home in River Valley Estate, Ogun State, and later died by suicide, police said.
The incident occurred on January 8, when Ayoola Ayanwale allegedly attacked his wife, Ganiyat, a mother of three, during a domestic dispute. Neighbors reported hearing screams and rushed to assist, finding Ganiyat with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to Gifted Hands Hospital, where she was pronounced dead around 8:30 p.m.
Witnesses stated that Ayanwale attempted to force his wife to ingest a poisonous substance before resorting to stabbing her. After the attack, he fled the scene. Approximately 12 hours later, Ayanwale was found in a field in Sotubo, Ogun State, exhibiting signs of poisoning. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police recovered a bottle containing a suspected toxic substance, two mobile phones, a voter’s card, and an ATM card at the location where Ayanwale was found. The Ogun State Police Command is investigating the incident.
The couple’s three children are now in the care of relatives. The community has expressed shock and grief over the incident, highlighting concerns about domestic violence.
