Metro
Army officer dies after wife allegedly sets him ablaze in Akwa Ibom
A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has reportedly died after suffering fatal burns allegedly inflicted by his wife during a domestic altercation.
The incident was made public on Tuesday through a post on X by counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama.
According to Makama, the tragic event occurred on September 22, 2025, at Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Quoting a source, Makama revealed that the officer who also served as a medical doctor attached to the 6 Battalion as Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) engaged in a heated argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna. During the altercation, she allegedly poured petrol (PMS) on him and set him ablaze.
“The officer sustained severe burns and was initially stabilised at the Military Reference Section (MRS) within the barracks before being transferred to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for further treatment,” the source disclosed.
Despite intensive medical efforts, Lt. Haruna later succumbed to his injuries.
It was further gathered that the suspect has been apprehended and remains in custody, while investigations into the incident continue.
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