Tragedy as man sets wife abl@ze, k!lls self

The Ondo State Police Command has detailed a heartbreaking incident involving a middle-aged man who reportedly set his estranged wife on f! re before taking his own life.

In a statement shared via its X account on Thursday, the Command explained that the man, whose identity has been withheld, invited his wife to their former home under the pretext of collecting her wardrobe.

Upon her arrival, events took a tragic turn, leaving the man dead and his wife severely injured.

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The statement read: “Mr A was married to Mrs A, but along the line, they had issues that made them stay apart.

“Mr A called Mrs A to come over and carry a wardrobe. When she got to the house, he started with threats of killing himself but later locked the door so that both of them will die together.

“Mr A, with the aid of fuel and lighter, set himself and Mrs A ablaze. Mr A died on the spot while Mrs A had major burns. In less than 48 hours, Mrs A has been referred to the 3rd hospital. Stay away from toxic partners.”

Authorities have urged the public to prioritize their safety and avoid toxic relationships.