A young Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has reportedly died from severe burns sustained after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at the Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Sources within the barracks said the officer, who also served as a medical doctor and Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) attached to the 6 Battalion, had a heated argument with his wife, which escalated tragically. The woman was said to have poured petrol on him before setting him on fire.
“The officer sustained serious burns and was initially stabilised at the Military Reference Section (MRS) in the barracks before being transferred to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for further treatment,” the source said.
Despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life, Lt. Haruna succumbed to his injuries.
Military authorities have since arrested the suspect, who is currently in custody as investigations into the incident continue.