A tragic incident has unfolded in Rivers State, where a househelp allegedly stabbed her employer’s seven-year-old daughter to death before taking her own life.
According to early reports, the shocking event occurred inside the family’s residence on Wednesday. Neighbours said the employer returned home to discover the lifeless bodies of both the child and the househelp, prompting an immediate alert to security operatives.
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the incident and opened an investigation to uncover what led to the murder-suicide. Officers have since cordoned off the home and begun interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence.
Authorities say the motive for the attack remains unclear, adding that a full autopsy and forensic review will help shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The community has been left in shock as friends and neighbours mourn the young girl and express disbelief at the disturbing turn of events.
Police have assured the public that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.