Family members of Mr and Mrs Ayoola Ayanwale, as well as residents of River Valley Estate in the Ojodu – Berger area of Ogun State were in great shock as the man allegedly murdered his wife then, killed himself a day after.
It was gathered that the man, murdered his wife, Ganyat Ayobami Ayanwale, on Thursday January 8 at their home in the estate.
Ayoola was said to have fatally stabbed the wife, who had 3 children for him in the course of a domestic squabble around 8PM, and fled the area
It was learnt that the daughter of the couple raised the alarm, but attempt to save her life failed as she succumbed to the injuries inflicted on her by the husband.Concerned residents and security agents then began a manhunt for Ayoola. throughout
Thursday January 8 and in the early hours of Friday January 9, but could not be found..
However, around 5PM on Friday January 9 a body said to be that of Ayoola was found at the new site of Palmgroove CDA Sotubo area of Ogun State. And those who found the body believed that Ayoola committed suicide when the gravity of the offence he committed dawned on him.
A bottle of sniper was found near the body, so it was suspected that he may have ingested a poisonous substance
Confirming the double tragedy, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said Ayoola was found gasping for breath in an open field in the Sotubo area of Ogun State, and was subsequently pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
DSP Babaseyi said preliminary findings suggest that the suspect may have taken his own life on January 9, 2026.
He also confirmed that two mobile phones, a voter’s card, and an ATM card, found where Ayoola was discovered confirmed the deceased’s connection to the earlier murder case.
The Police also said the couple’s three children have been placed in the care of relatives, adding that a full investigation has been ordered by the Commissioner of police.
The case has therefore been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
