Man Sets Wife Ablaze, Kills Self In Nigeria’s Southwest

The Ondo State Police Command has narrated how a middle-aged man killed his estranged wife in the state two days ago.

In a message on its X handle on Thursday, the Command recounted how the man (names withheld) invited his estranged wife (names withheld) to their home to collect her wardrobe but set her ablaze, killing himself and leaving his wife with serious burns.

The message reads: “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 sets 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.”

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