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Army Officer Dies After Being Set Ablaze By Wife In Akwa Ibom

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A Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, has died from the severe burns he suffered after his wife allegedly set him ablaze.

A security and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, who made this disclosure on his x handle on Tuesday, said the tragic incident occurred on Sept. 22, 2025 at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.

According to him, the deceased officer, who was also a medical doctor and served as the Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) with the 6 Battalion, had an argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna which later turned violent.

“The officer sustained severe burns and was immediately stabilised at the Military Reference Section (MRS) in the barracks before being evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for further management,” Makama added.

He went on to reveal that the officer eventually died from the injuries despite the efforts of medical personnel to save his life.

Makama further disclosed that the suspect has been arrested, adding that “investigation into the incident is ongoing.”

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