A pastor of the Celestial Church of Christ in Ogun State, Bidemi Odukoya, has allegedly killed his wife during a domestic dispute before reportedly dying after jumping in front of a moving truck on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday in the Sabo area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
According to reports, the couple had been involved in a heated argument over allegations of infidelity before the situation reportedly turned violent.
Odukoya allegedly attacked his wife with a machete during the dispute, resulting in fatal injuries. The woman reportedly died from the injuries sustained during the attack.
After the incident, the pastor reportedly left the area and headed towards the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
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Reports said he was seen frequently crossing the road and later jumped in front of a moving truck along the highway. He reportedly sustained severe injuries and died from them.
The incident has reportedly caused tension in the community, with residents expressing shock over the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The case has also raised concerns about domestic violence and the consequences of unresolved disputes within relationships.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the events that preceded the alleged killing and the pastor’s subsequent death.
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