Residents of Odogbolu, Ogun State, have been thrown into mourning following the deaths of a traditional herbalist, Chief Kabiru Rasaq, popularly known as Amigboro, and his wife, Kehinde, who reportedly died within hours of each other.
The couple were said to have died on Friday after Rasaq reportedly passed away following an unsuccessful surgical operation at an undisclosed hospital.
His wife was said to have collapsed after receiving news of her husband's death and was subsequently rushed to a hospital, where she also died.
The incident, which has generated widespread reactions on social media, reportedly left members of the community shocked, with sympathisers expressing sadness over the loss.
A Facebook user, Fadipe Gbenro, announced their deaths in a post on Saturday, describing the incident as a painful loss to the Amigboro and Ojurongbe families and the entire Odogbolu community.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent that the tragedy occurred on Friday, adding that Rasaq's death followed a surgical procedure at an undisclosed medical facility.
The source explained that after some people informed his wife about his death, she reportedly fainted and was taken to a hospital, but efforts to save her life were unsuccessful.
The deaths of the couple have since generated grief among residents, while tributes and condolence messages continue to pour in for the bereaved families.
