In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the local community in shock, a man has allegedly stabbed his wife to death over a domestic dispute regarding sex.
The tragic event occurred today in Ondo State, highlighting a deep-seated issue within the couple’s troubled marriage.
According to eyewitnesses and local authorities, the husband, whose name is being withheld pending further investigation, reportedly confronted his wife early this morning.
Neighbours have indicated that the couple had been experiencing marital strife for an extended period, with accusations of the wife engaging in extra-marital affairs and withholding intimacy from her husband.
Sources close to the family revealed that the tension between the couple had been escalating over time, ultimately culminating in the violent altercation. The husband, in a fit of rage, allegedly attacked his wife with a knife, resulting in her untimely death.
The local police have since arrested the suspect and launched a thorough investigation into the incident. The authorities are working to gather more information and ascertain the full circumstances leading up to the fatal confrontation.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with neighbours and friends expressing their disbelief and sorrow over the loss.
Community leaders and local authorities are urging residents to seek help and mediation in resolving domestic disputes to prevent such tragic outcomes in the future.
The body of the deceased has been taken to the morgue, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.