A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has died from severe burns after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic quarrel in Akwa Ibom State.
The incident reportedly occurred on September 22, 2025, at the Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X on Tuesday.
According to sources cited by Makama, the officer, 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 poured petrol on him and ignited it.
Lt. Haruna was initially treated at the Military Reference Section within the barracks before being transferred to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect has since been arrested and is currently in custody as investigations into the tragic incident continue.
The incident reportedly occurred on September 22, 2025, at the Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X on Tuesday.
According to sources cited by Makama, the officer, 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 poured petrol on him and ignited it.
Lt. Haruna was initially treated at the Military Reference Section within the barracks before being transferred to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect has since been arrested and is currently in custody as investigations into the tragic incident continue.
A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has died from severe burns after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic quarrel in Akwa Ibom State.
The incident reportedly occurred on September 22, 2025, at the Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X on Tuesday.
According to sources cited by Makama, the officer, 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 poured petrol on him and ignited it.
Lt. Haruna was initially treated at the Military Reference Section within the barracks before being transferred to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect has since been arrested and is currently in custody as investigations into the tragic incident continue.
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