Nigerian Army Doctor Dies After Wife Allegedly Sets Him Ablaze In Akwa Ibom

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has died from severe burns after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute in Akwa Ibom State.

Congress News learnt that the incident occurred at the Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area. The development was revealed by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.

According to accounts shared by Makama, Lt. Haruna, a medical doctor serving as the Regimental Medical Officer with the 6 Battalion, had a heated argument with his wife, Mrs Samson Haruna, during which she allegedly doused him with petrol and set him on fire.

He was first attended to at the Military Reference Section within the barracks before being transferred to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) for further treatment. Sadly, despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.

The wife has been arrested and remains in custody as authorities continue their investigation into the tragic case.

The Nigerian Army is yet to release an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.