A Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, has reportedly died after sustaining severe burns when his wife set him ablaze during a domestic dispute.
This was revealed on Tuesday in a post on X by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama.
Makama stated that the tragic incident occurred on Sept. 22, 2025, at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
According to Makama, “a source said the officer, who was also a medical doctor attached to the 6 Battalion Regimental Medical Officer, RMO, had a heated argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna, which resulted in her dousing him with petrol, PMS, and setting him on fire.
“The officer sustained severe burns and was immediately stabilized at the Military Reference Section, MRS, in the barracks before being evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for further management,” the source said.
“The officer, however, succumbed to his injuries despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life.
“It was further gathered that the suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody while an investigation into the incident is ongoing.”
