Tragedy struck in Ado-Ekiti when Onipede Dare allegedly stabbed his wife, Kumapayi Arinola, to death following accusations of infidelity.
According to The PUNCH, the incident occurred on Saturday, July 27, at Christ Avenue, located in the Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State.
Eyewitnesses, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that the confrontation escalated when the couple sent their older child on an errand and locked themselves inside their apartment with their younger child, around five years old.
The couple, both wielding sharp objects, engaged in a violent altercation.
A source revealed, “They locked themselves up with their younger child. A fight broke out after the man confronted his wife over cheating allegations, which led to her being fatally stabbed.”
Neighbors attempted to break down the door and ultimately gained entry by removing part of the building’s ceiling. Inside, they found the couple with multiple injuries.
Kumapayi was unconscious and was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries en route.
The police were notified, and Onipede was taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment under police supervision.
The Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident, stating, “We received the information from their children. The incident happened on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.”
Video footage from the scene, shared on Instagram by Celebrity Gist Blog (celebritygist_1) and seen by PUNCH Online, depicted policemen from Igede Divisional Headquarters at the site of the incident.
The community remains in shock as investigations continue into this tragic event.