Tragedy struck in Eziezekwe village, Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, as Mrs. Chioma Nwana, a middle-aged woman, lost her life after her husband allegedly poured petrol on her and set her ablaze.
The shocking incident occurred on Tuesday evening, and Mrs. Nwana succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday morning while receiving emergency treatment at a nearby hospital.
Reports suggest that the attack was fueled by long-standing accusations of infidelity, which had caused frequent conflicts in their marriage.
On the fateful day, Mrs. Nwana was reportedly confronted by her husband upon returning home, leading to a heated argument that escalated into the gruesome act.
A source said,
“Mrs. Chioma Nwana, who lived with her husband and their six children at Eziezekwe village, Abagana community in Njikoka Local
Government Area, was burnt by her husband on Tuesday evening and she was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday morning”
Another source said,
“The husband, who set her on fire, went to the police station himself and reported the incident, claiming that his wife was going out with men in the village and it was destroying their home.
The man said she returned home from one of the men’s houses on Tuesday evening.”
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Toochukwu Ikenga, when contacted on the incident by our correspondent on Wednesday, did not answer calls to his cell phone.
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