
CRIME: MAN SETS WIFE ON FIRE, KILLS SELF IN ONDO
Two days ago, a middle-aged man in the state killed his estranged wife, according to the Ondo State Police Command.
The Command described how the guy (names withheld) summoned his estranged wife (names withheld) to their house to pick up her wardrobe but instead set her on fire, killing himself and leaving his wife severely burnt in a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday.
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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