The police spokesperson in the state, Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident on Sunday in Akure.

Mrs Odunlami, who explained that the incident occurred on Saturday, said the suspect was being investigated, while the victims were currently receiving treatment at Federal Medical Centre, Owo.

“This is a case of alleged arson and murder, and we need to investigate it to know the cause and how it happened.

“Meanwhile, the case has been transferred to our Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for proper investigation,” Mrs Odunlami said.

However, a witness said the suspect claimed that his wife, who is the mother of the victims, had offended him over a little misunderstanding.