Tragedy struck in Bashua community, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria as a man allegedly killed his wife and then committed suicide over her alleged infidelity.

Graphic: Akwa Ibom man commits suicide after killing his wife over alleged infidelity

According to Martmercy Busaosowo, the man, said to hail from neighbouring Akwa Ibom State murdered his wife in the early hours of Monday, September 28, after he heard that she had been sleeping around with other men.

His body was later found dangling from a tree in the bush by members of the community. The names of the couple are yet to be disclosed.

Graphic: Akwa Ibom man commits suicide after killing his wife over alleged infidelityGraphic: Akwa Ibom man commits suicide after killing his wife over alleged infidelityGraphic: Akwa Ibom man commits suicide after killing his wife over alleged infidelityGraphic: Akwa Ibom man commits suicide after killing his wife over alleged infidelityGraphic: Akwa Ibom man commits suicide after killing his wife over alleged infidelity