A Nigerian US based doctor is reported to have killed his wife and turned the gun on himself afterwards.
The incident took place in their Texas home on Saturday morning according to US based Nigerian Journalist, Azuka Jebose.
Dr Ben Okigbo is a medical doctor while his wife, Theresa is a registered nurse. They both have 3 adult children between them.
No suicide or motive note was found at the scene of the incident. It has therefore been difficult to tell the reason for Okigbo’s action.
However, a report has it that one of the children called in to check on them and realised they had a bitter fight.
He called 911 who broke into the apartment to find both parents dead.
According to Journalist Jebose, “At sunrise this cold Saturday, Dr Ben Okigbo, a medical doctor in Houston, pulled up a handgun and fatally shot his wife.
“His wife was a nurse too. A few seconds later, he turned the gun on himself.
“These hours, their 3 children are dealing with the tragedy of losing their parents at home.
“We will never know why Dr Okigbo decided to kill his wife and commit suicide thereafter.”
The report says that the couple were from Delta State, Nigeria. “Dr Okigbo was originally from Idumuje Unor while his wife was from Akwukwu Igbo.”
Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has condoled with the family saying that investigations are ongoing.
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