A man allegedly killed his wife and later died by suicide after drinking a poisonous substance following a domestic dispute in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The incident occurred on Owiri Street in Agbarho, according to a report by Vanguard published on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

The couple reportedly had four children, with their eldest son said to be about 21 years old.

Dispute over landed property

A source told Vanguard that the man was angered by his wife’s alleged infidelity and the sale of his landed property.

A neighbour in the area said the couple had been involved in repeated physical confrontations before the incident.

However, the man’s elder brother, who spoke to the newspaper, said he was unaware of the specific circumstances that triggered the final confrontation.

He expressed sadness over the deaths and confirmed that his late brother had four children.

The identities of the deceased couple were not disclosed in the report.

Police evacuate bodies for investigation

A senior police officer at the Agbarho Division, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident.

The officer said the bodies had been evacuated to a morgue for further investigation after the police were notified of the tragedy.

The officer also stated that neither family had formally lodged a complaint as of the time of the report.

Efforts to obtain comments from the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, were unsuccessful before publication.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain subject to further police investigation.

Four children left behind

The deaths have left the couple’s four children without their parents.

The incident highlights the devastating consequences that domestic disputes can have on families, particularly children who are left to cope with the aftermath of such tragedies.