Soldier Burnt to Death by Wife Just 7 Months After Marriage
Tragedy struck at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, as a Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, lost his life after being allegedly set ablaze by his wife during a domestic dispute.
According to reports, the heartbreaking incident occurred just seven months into their marriage, throwing the military community and residents of the area into shock.
Sources say the couple had been experiencing marital disagreements, which escalated on the fateful day, leading the wife to allegedly douse her husband with a flammable substance and set him on fire.
Lt. Haruna was rushed to a military hospital, where he later succumbed to severe burns. The suspect has reportedly been taken into custody as investigations continue.
The Nigerian Army has yet to release an official statement on the incident, but colleagues of the deceased described him as a “disciplined and promising officer” whose life was cut short by a tragic act of domestic violence.
