Anambra man sets wife ablaze over alleged infidelity

Tragedy struck in Eziezekwe village, Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, as a middle-aged woman, Mrs. Chioma Nwana, lost her life after her husband allegedly poured petrol on her and set her ablaze.

The horrifying incident occurred on Tuesday, and the victim succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday morning while receiving emergency treatment at a nearby hospital.

According to reports, the act was prompted by accusations of infidelity, which had been a source of constant conflict between the couple.

Upon her return home on Tuesday, her husband confronted her, accusing her of having a secret lover. The confrontation escalated, leading to the tragic attack.

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A source said, “Mrs. Chioma Nwana, who lived with her husband and their six children at Eziezekwe village, Abagana community in Njikoka Local
Government Area, was burnt by her husband on Tuesday evening and she was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday morning”

Another source said, “The husband, who set her on fire, went to the police station himself and reported the incident, claiming that his wife was going out with men in the village and it was destroying their home.

The man said she returned home from one of the men’s houses on Tuesday evening.”

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Toochukwu Ikenga, when contacted on the incident by our correspondent on Wednesday, did not answer calls to his cell phone.