Man Kills Wife in Presence of Children
Man Kills Wife in Presence of Children
A tragic incident of domestic violence at River Valley Estate in Ogun State has left three children orphaned after their father, Mr. Ayoola Ayanwale, allegedly stabbed their mother to death before taking his own life.
The victim, Ganiyat Ayanwale, was brutally attacked on the evening of Thursday, January 8, 2026. According to reports, the assault occurred in the presence of the couple’s children after Ganiyat resisted her husband’s attempt to force her to ingest a poisonous substance.
Witnesses and neighbors described the late Ayoola as a serial abuser who had a history of violence toward his wife. On the night of the murder, he reportedly locked the younger children in a room before repeatedly stabbing Ganiyat. Despite her severe internal injuries, she managed to stagger toward the house gate to seek help. She was rushed to Gifted Hands Hospital by neighbors, but she tragically passed away shortly after arrival, questioning what she had done to deserve such brutality in her final moments.
Following the attack, Ayoola allegedly attempted to clean the bloodstains in the apartment before fleeing the scene. His flight ended less than 12 hours later when he was discovered gasping for breath in an open field in the Sotubo area of Ogun State.
He was later pronounced dead in what the police suspect was a suicide by poisoning.
Authorities recovered a bottle of a suspected toxic liquid, mobile phones, and identification cards near his body.
The Ogun State Police Command, through Public Relations Officer DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the double tragedy and stated that a full investigation is underway. This harrowing event has sparked renewed calls from advocacy groups regarding the dangers of domestic silence.
Experts emphasize that the tragedy serves as a grim reminder that leaving an abusive relationship is a matter of survival, as the couple’s three children are now left to grapple with the lifelong trauma of witnessing their mother’s murder.
