In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the Trans Ekulu community in Enugu State, Mrs. Chidima Arinze, a middle-aged mother of three, has reportedly murdered two of her children.
The incident occurred at her residence, No. 47 Unity Road, and has been attributed to "family frustration."
Details of the Incident
According to neighbors, Mrs. Arinze was with her three children after her husband had left for work.
She allegedly used a knife to stab her youngest child, a four-month-old son, to death. She then attacked her daughter, stabbing her in the chest.
Her eldest child, a girl, managed to escape and alert neighbors.
Upon the neighbors' arrival, Mrs. Arinze had already contacted her sister to inform her of the horrific act. Her sister subsequently called the police, who arrived and took the bodies of the children and Mrs. Arinze into custody.
Background and Investigation
Neighbors revealed that Mrs. Arinze had frequently complained about her husband's prolonged absences, which left her to bear the sole burden of the family's care.
The Enugu State Police Command has launched a thorough investigation into the matter, acknowledging the emotional gravity of the case.
A senior police official stated that investigators are exploring all angles, including the suspect's psychological condition.
The Trans Ekulu community is grieving the loss of the two innocent children, with one neighbor expressing the collective heartbreak, stating, "Two innocent children are gone, and their mother is in custody. There are no winners in this."