In Anambra State, a man has set his wife ablaze after an altercation ensued between them over alleged infidelity.
The wife later died from the impact of the burns and injuries she suffered from her husband’s action.
Her husband reportedly set her ablaze on Tuesday but she succumbed to the grievous injuries she sustained and died on Wednesday.
A short video on social media showed the woman writhing in pain while rolling on the ground with burns and cursing her husband for his actions.
Sources said the man had accused his wife of being wayward and flirting with other men, an allegation that spurred an heated argument between them.
DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS gathered that as the argument escalated, the man quickly poured fuel on her, setting her ablaze.
Meanwhile, the police in Anambra State have confirmed that the woman who was rushed to the hospital same day had died on Wednesday morning.
Spokesperson of Anambra State Police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed that her husband had also been arrested, and that investigation into the matter has commenced.
Ikenga said, “We are aware of the matter, but it is sad to announce to you that the woman just died this morning while receiving medical attention.
“Her husband has also been arrested and an investigation has commenced,” he said.
”The commissioner has reached out to the families and assured that justice.
