Housewife sets self ablaze over husband’s plan to remarry ex-wife in Jigawa

A housewife, Maimuna Wadaji, has been hospitalised after attempting to commit suicide in Rungumau village, Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa state.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the woman reportedly attempted suicide by bathing herself with petrol and igniting fire on herself.

The Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, ASP Lawan Shiisu, who confirmed the incident said the woman, a resident of Runguma village, “committed the offence” on August 6.

Shiisu explained that the woman attempted suicide after she became aware of her husband’s plan to remarry his ex-wife.

The PPRO added that the police, upon receipt of the information, moved to the scene and rushed her to Federal University Teaching Hospital, Dutse, for medical attention.

“On Friday, at about 10:00hrs, information was received by the police that one Maimuna Wadaji of Rungumau village, Dutse LGA, attempted suicide, where she bathed with petrol and put fire on herself.

“And later shouted and called for help where she was rushed to FUD Teaching Hospital Dutse for treatment,” the police spokesman said.

He added that the victim will be charged to court as soon as she is discharged from the hospital.