Ondo policeman kills his wife and himself over alleged infidelity

A policeman attached to the Ondo State Police Command, on Tuesday, allegedly shot his wife to death and then killed himself.

The incident occurred in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. It was learnt that the police officer identified simply as Officer Tolulope, attached to Akungba Police Station, committed the crime after he returned from work.

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According to sources, Tolulope had been having trust issues with his wife over the manner she was receiving phone calls from men. The couple were said to have left a two-year-old and three-week-old children behind.

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, described the incident as unfortunate. He disclosed that investigation had begun towards ascertaining the actual cause of the deaths.