Husband Kills Wife, Takes Own Life in Ogun Double Tragedy

Residents of River Valley Estate in Ojodu-Berger, Ogun State, remain shocked by the double tragedy involving Mr. Ayoola Ayanwale and his wife, Ganiyat Ayobami Ayanwale. The couple, parents to three children, became the center of a horrific domestic incident that unfolded over two days. Police have confirmed the sequence of events, linking Ayoola directly to both the murder and his own death ​.

Incident Details

The violence erupted around 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, during a domestic dispute at the family’s home. Ayoola allegedly stabbed his wife fatally, prompting their daughter to raise the alarm; despite efforts, Ganiyat succumbed to her injuries ​. Ayoola fled the scene, sparking a manhunt by security agents and residents who circulated e-flyers declaring him wanted ​.

Discovery of Ayoola’s Body

On Friday, January 9, around 5 p.m., Ayoola’s body was found in an open field at the new Palmgroove CDA site in Sotubo, Ogun State. Witnesses noted foamy discharge from his mouth and a nearby bottle suspected to contain Sniper, a poisonous substance, indicating suicide ​. He was found gasping for breath and pronounced dead by a medical doctor ​.

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Police Confirmation and Investigation

Ogun State Police Command spokesperson DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi verified the incidents, stating preliminary findings point to suicide after the murder. Items recovered—two mobile phones, a voter’s card, and an ATM card—confirmed Ayoola’s identity and ties to the case ​. The couple’s three children are now with relatives, and the case has transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for deeper probe ​.