A couple has been found dead in their residence at Uvwie in Delta State.
The couple identified as Emmanuel Oshiotu, 33, and Amaka Okafor, 25, was found dead in an apartment located at 2, Ojigbo Crescent, Off Sapele-Effurun road on Thursday, February 25.
It was gathered that an insecticide, popularly called “sniper” and a knife were found beside their bodies indicating suicide, or maybe murder-suicide.
One of the neighbours of the deceased told newsmen that at about 5:00 a.m., Emmanuel was heard screaming for help. On breaking into his room, he was found foaming from his mouth, while his girlfriend’s body laid a few distance from him.
The lovers were rushed to the Central Hospital, Warri, where they were both confirmed dead and bodies later deposited in the morgue.
The Divisional Police Officer of A Division, Warri, CSP Muktari Bello and his officers were spotted inspecting the bodies at the morgue.
Acting spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, DSP Edafe Bright, has confirmed the incident.
