A tragic incident occurred on Saturday night at about 9pm when a man, Edwin Ojinnaka Nnodiogo, in Awada Layout, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government of Anambra State killed his four children, sister and committed suicide.
Our correspondent gathered that the deceased, before allegedly killing himself, had written a letter addressed to the Police claiming responsibility for his action.
READ ALSO: Woman found dead inside a well in church premises
The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Awala Division, Mr. Martin Mbajunwa, confirmed the letter.
Our correspondent learnt that the man had been undergoing mental treatment in a psychiatric hospital in the area, after his return from overseas.
The victims are Ogechi Ukonu, 16; Mmesoma Nnodiogo, 10; Chimaobi Nnodiogo, 8; Chima Nnodiogo, 4 and Chidiogo Nnodiogo, 2.
READ ALSO: Investigation fingers Sunday Igboho, Eletu Odibo in various assassinations, this is their reactions
His 32-year-old wife, who is in police protection, was not around when the incident happened.
An eyewitness said Edwin, who had been manifesting signs of mental instability, allegedly stabbed his four children to death while the wife was not at home.
“He was on top of the maid, who was screaming, and this drew the wife’s and neighbour’s attention,†he said.
It was learnt that Edwin sent one of their maids to get drugs and water for him before committing the crime.
Spokesperson Nkeiruka Nwode, who confirmed the incident, described it as “calamitous.â€
READ ALSO: I am alive – Tiwa Savage
She said the incident happened on the 4th floor of the five-storey building, adding that the place had been shut.
The knife Edwin used on the victims and drugs were recovered.
Nwode said the bodies had been taken to a morgue, adding that the command was awaiting autopsy.
www.sojworld.com © February 26, 2018
Leave a Reply