The police in the US are investigating the death of a Nigerian couple believed to have resulted from murder-suicide.

Dr. Ben Okigbo and his wife, Theresa, were found dead in their Sugar Land, Texas home on Friday morning, according to police.

The discovery was said to have been made around 10:05 am at the Greatwood Subdivision in the 1500 block of Brookstone Lane.

“One of the kids dialed 911 (the emergency police number), apparently there was a fight or disturbance going on inside the resident,” Police chief, Eric Robins, said.

The police said that when officers arrived, they found the couple dead inside the home.

“It appears that it could be a potential murder-suicide but it has not been totally ruled,” Chief Robins said.

Police said the couple’s three adult children were also at the scene, with two of them suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

Neighbours were said to have been shocked when they heard the news.

A neighbor, Ace Walker, said he was shocked to see police cars and crime tape in his neighbourhood.

“It’s like right down the street so that’s really wild,” he said.

Steven Nelson, who lives down the street, says the neighbourhood has always been quiet.

Nelson said he had seen the husband before, while walking his dog.

“It’s shocking for all of us because you just don’t expect something like that to happen here; it’s always somewhere else,” he said.

It’s still unclear about what happened and how the couple died.

“My heart goes out to them. That’s really sad,” Walker said.

Chief Robins said it’s a tough situation, especially with Christmas a week away.

“We try to make sure our residents are safe in the City of Sugar Land.

“But when these types of things happen, especially during this time of the year, holiday season with everything else that is going on, we ask people who have crisis in their home to seek out and reach help,” he said.

While the police was yet to identify the couple, a Facebook post by the Rector at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Houston said: Dear friends, the causes for grief in 2020 seem to multiply.

“I am very sad to inform you that Ben and Theresa Okigbo died this morning at their home in Sugarland.

“Their sons Peter and Paul were transported to Memorial Sugarland Hospital, but have since been released.

“Currently, they are with their sister Laura, in the care of their uncle, Ben Okoh.

“This news is absolutely devastating for our Epiphany family, especially for many of our Nigerian members, whose lives and hearts were touched so profoundly by Ben and Theresa.

“We have no good answers, only broken hearts to bring to our Lord Jesus. And there is no better place for our broken hearts to be than in his care.

“I assured Ben and Laura that their Epiphany family is ready to surround them with grace and mercy, and to be of any assistance we can to these three children who will now grapple with the loss of two parents.

“Keep them in your prayers. More information will follow as plans are made.”

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFAxXSBtfc

"We will never know? " We know o... Pray a woman you helped to the top never turns against you.

This is becoming a norm in The US.
That society is just not for thorough bred Africans.
The men who turn themselves in after killing their spouse don't even show any remorse. Only God knows how unbearable what happened that made this man want to kill his family n off himself too.

You can be thrown outta your house for just raising ur voice at your wife.
Our women embrace this new found independence that makes the man seem incapable of playing the role he has always known.

Most cases, these men sacrifice everything to bring their women over and still lose it all.
Not siding these men or encouraging they go on killing rampage, but the death tolls r increasing and these women need to slow down a bit.

My drunkard uncle lost custody of his kids many years ago, he doesn't drink anymore, moved on and remarried..but just like that he can't even go close to his kids anymore. First wife stripped him of everything and is even sleeping around with younger boys. Aunty never contributed to his wealth by the way. She was also brought to come and study and from there she got married to my uncle.

LordIsaac:
"We will never know? " We know o... Pray a woman you helped to the top never turn against you.

"We will never know..."

Let's just leave it like that.

Na wah o... Only God knows what must have transpired between them

GayPontiff:
This is becoming a norm in The US.
That society is just not for thorough bred Africans.
It turns our women into something they ain't especially those ones who practice well paying jobs.

what will u say about Americans or other Caucasians who have also done the same thing? Will u say America was not for them? Humans are the same everywhere, we have the good and the bad in every ethnic group and we all react either positively or negatively to issues. Let's learn to avoid being tribalistic in issues.

God, heal the world. It did not start in one day.

Some heartless women can
make you do some horrible things
you didn't believe you were capable
of doing......

When emotions are bottled up without expressions, they make people snap in odd ways. Everyone needs to learn how to start being real, talk issues out rather than pretending everything is fine. The children will have to deal with these memories for life.

LordIsaac:
"We will never know? " We know o... Pray a woman you helped to the top never turn against you.

You said it all. Men stop seeing your spouse as investments

Damnnnn too bad

Nawa ooo

We will never know

Infidelity I guess most likely from the woman.

I fear who no fear some women even though they're married they will still engage in extramarital affairs.

sunnybobonwa:
American Based Nigerian Doctor Shoots Wife and Commits Suicide


A US based Nigerian medical doctor has shot his wife and thereafter turned the gun on himself.

The incident happened in Texas , Saturday morning .

The couple whose wife is a nurse are blessed with three children.

No one could tell the reason for his action but this is how USA based veteran journalist Azuka Jebose reported the incident.


"*Morning Texas Tragedy*

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 three 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.


It’s my understanding that Dr. Okigbo was originally from *Idumuje Unor* while his wife was from *Akwukwu Igbo*, both towns are in Delta State of Nigeria.

Cops says he strangled his wife before hanging himself but also strangled d kids but they survived it. Whatever d narrative, stay safe


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFAxXSBtfc

Shiit...

God pls give us a wonderful family

We deserve one

May the soul of the man rest in peace. May the children find the heart to get over this tragedy and move on. Nigga should have married a white.

Almost six Comments up there are Saying it most likely is Infidelity, on the Woman's Part, Why?

Rest in peace

oz4real83:
what will u say about Americans or other Caucasians who have also done the same thing? Will u say America was not for them? Humans are the same everywhere, we have the good and the bad in every ethnic group and we all react either positively or negatively to issues. Let's learn to avoid being tribalistic in issues.

For u to have seen tribalism in what he wrote means you feed on tribalism. You deserve help.

It keeps happening, but women would never learn. After all, they can only be reasonable, submissive and level-headed wives 'over their dead bodies'. So shall it be, then.

punisha:




For u to have seen tribalism in what he wrote means you feed on tribalism. You deserve help.

How come he understood it that way?? I was surprised when I read his reply too.

nanakgh:



How come he understood it that way?? I was surprised when I read his reply too.

Lol.
Me sef shock my brother.

Meanwhile,This husband killing wives issue in the states r becoming incessant and it may only get worse.

"We will never know? " We know o... Pray a woman you helped to the top never turn against you.

adecz:





Some heartless women can
make you do some horrible things
you didn't believe you were capable
of doing......

And we've quickly concluded she's the reason?

Wicked man, he didn't even consider the kids. You can imagine the psychological torture those kids will be going through.

Well, i hope it was worth it for her. Fear women!

Graxie:
Wicked man, he didn't even consider the kids. You can imagine the psychological torture those kids will be going through.

I dont support the Man's action but The kids will be fine. Everybody go dey alright las las dead or alive. They will pick up and move with life. Orphans these days even enjoy the best of life more than those whose parents are still alive.

To say that your comment is 'apt' will be an understatement.

JaneYave:
When emotions are bottled up without expressions, they make people snap in odd ways. Everyone needs to learn how to start being real, talk issues out rather than pretending everything is fine. The children will have to deal with these memories for life.

Never knew, Na lie, make dem take some of his blood and run DNA on this kids their is 70% chances they are not his

Ehya

This will never end.

These men in America will keep killing their wicked, ungrateful wives - not to excuse murder but Nigerian women abroad tend to exhibit signs of demonic possession - they will fuuckk around on you and bring bastaard children home for you to raise, they will insult and belittle you at any slight provocation, they will mentally and emotionally abuse you (some even physical), they will take you to court and claim everything you've laboured for, leaving you penniless in your old age, then turn your children against you so that you're left to rot in poverty, loneliness and misery. They have no conscience and are supported by their coven of westernized Nigerian-American witches wives (whom are mostly in the Nursing profession).

She probably destroyed his life and livelihood to the point of no return and the man probably thought 'fvck it, imma send this bitch back to the pit of hell she emerged from' . I can see he also tried to eliminate his (potential bastaard) children too

sunnybobonwa:
American Based Nigerian Doctor Shoots Wife and Commits Suicide

A US based Nigerian medical doctor has shot his wife and thereafter turned the gun on himself.
The incident happened in Texas , Saturday morning .
The couple whose wife is a nurse are blessed with three children.
No one could tell the reason for his action but this is how USA based veteran journalist Azuka Jebose reported the incident.

"*Morning Texas Tragedy*

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 three 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.
It’s my understanding that Dr. Okigbo was originally from *Idumuje Unor* while his wife was from *Akwukwu Igbo*, both towns are in Delta State of Nigeria.

I already knew she had to be a Nurse.

Indian women are high earners - many are Doctors, Engineers, Business owners etc. - same with Chinese Women.

But you see Nigerian women, our money-miss-road Nigerian women, they will become Nurses, earning chicken feed compared to their Asain counterparts, but yet, we can't hear word again because she's now a demi-god!