A tragic incident occurred in Eziezekwe village, Abagana, in the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, where a middle-aged man, Nwana, set his wife, Chioma Nwana, ablaze following a heated altercation over suspected infidelity.
The incident happened on Tuesday evening, and Chioma, who sustained severe burns, was rushed to a nearby hospital but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday morning.
According to sources in the community, Nwana confronted his wife when she returned home after an alleged outing with another man. The argument spiraled out of control, leading him to douse her with petrol and set her on fire.
The couple, who had six children, had been living together in the village before the incident. Following the act, Nwana reportedly presented himself at the Abagana Divisional Police Station, confessing to the crime.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect is currently in custody. The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, has ordered the transfer of the case to the Homicide Unit for a thorough investigation.
