Nigerian army officer dies after wife allegedly sets him ablaze in Akwa Ibom. A Nigerian Army officer identified as Lieutenant Samson Haruna has died from severe burns after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic quarrel in Akwa Ibom State. According to reports, the tragic incident happened after an argument between the couple turned violent inside their apartment at the army barracks in Akwa Ibom. The wife was said to have poured fuel on him before setting him on fire in anger. Lieutenant Samson Haruna Neighbours who heard the officer’s screams rushed to the scene and tried to put out the fire before taking him to the hospital, where he battled for his life for days before finally giving up. Lieutenant Haruna was known among his colleagues as a calm and disciplined soldier, which makes his death even more heartbreaking. The couple had reportedly been having frequent fight before the latest one turned deadly. The wife has since been arrested by the police for questioning as investigations continue into what really led to the shocking incident. The story has gone viral online, with many Nigerians expressing sadness and disbelief over the tragedy. Some said anger and violence should never be an option in marriage, while others called for more awareness against domestic abuse. Lieutenant Samson Haruna’s painful death has left the army community and Nigerians in deep shock and sorrow.

Wike Disputes NEMA Report, Says Abuja Explosion Was Not Suicide Bombing The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted claims that the recent explosion at the Mogadishu Army Cantonment along the Abuja-Keffi Road was a suicide bombing. Speaking during an inspection of ongoing projects across the FCT, Wike clarified that the blast, which occurred on Monday, resulted from an explosive device stolen from a quarry by an uninformed individual. According to the minister, the device detonated en route, and there is no indication that it was a planned suicide attack. “Abuja remains the safest city in Nigeria,” Wike affirmed, adding that his administration remains committed to sustaining peace and security in the nation’s capital. His account directly contradicts an earlier report by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), which attributed the explosion to a suicide bomber wearing an improvised explosive device (IED) in an alleged attempt to infiltrate the army barracks. The explosion, which took place near a bus stop along the Mararaba-Nyanya Expressway, left one person injured. The police have since launched a comprehensive investigation, including forensic analysis, to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the incident. In its Tuesday statement, NEMA claimed that the agency was alerted to the explosion at 1:47 p.m. and that preliminary findings pointed to a suicide bomber who attempted to breach security at the Mogadishu Barracks. “The bomber died instantly when the IED exploded during his attempt to gain entry,” NEMA stated. “One passerby sustained injuries and was evacuated to the National Hospital by the Nigeria Police Force’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit.” The scene was secured by security operatives, and the operation concluded by 5:29 p.m. Agencies present included NEMA, the military, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). As conflicting accounts of the incident continue to circulate, the outcome of the police investigation is expected to provide clarity on what truly transpired. #Wike #AbujaExplosion #NEMA #FCTNews