Residents of Ita-Eku, Igirigiri Road, Odo-Ado, Ado-Ekiti, were left in shock on Tuesday after a tragic domestic dispute led to the deaths of a police officer and his wife.
The couple, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Caleb and his wife, Tate, were found lifeless in their home with multiple wounds and deep cuts.
According to sources, the conflict escalated after the wife accused her husband of infidelity, a longstanding issue in their marriage. In a fit of rage, she allegedly attacked him with a knife, severing his manhood. Despite his critical condition, the officer reportedly retaliated with a cutlass, fatally attacking her.
Both sustained severe injuries and succumbed to excessive bleeding before help could arrive. Their bodies have been taken to the morgue for further examination.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, stated that an investigation is underway to uncover the full details of the tragic event.