Man Burns Wife To Death In Lagos, Flees Scene

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has launched a hunt for a man who burnt his wife to death during an altercation.

It was reported that the suspect, identified simply as Akpos, is on the run after setting ablaze his wife, Risikat.

Naija News learnt that the duo were in their apartment in Ayide Osolo Street, Divine Estate, in the Ijanikin area of Lagos, when an argument ensued between them.

The heated argument was said to have degenerated, and Akpos, out of anger, reached for petrol, poured it on his wife and set her ablaze.

Reports made available to newsmen said Akpos immediately abandoned the woman for dead and fled the premises.

Residents reportedly attended to the incident and rushed the lady to a nearby hospital for treatment, as the matter was reported at the Ijanikin Police Station for investigation.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said Risikat sustained severe burns, adding that she died while receiving treatment in the hospital.

“A case was reported at the Ijanikin Police Station that a woman, Risikat, 48, allegedly had an altercation with her husband and in the process, he poured petrol on his wife and set her ablaze.

“It resulted in serious bodily burns and she was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment but she died. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing husband,” the police spokesperson said.

11 People Burnt, Seven Injured In Multiple Road Crashes

Tragedy struck on Thursday, along Ejule-Ochadamu by Olofu Bridge, Ochadamu in Kogi State, as no fewer than 11 people were reportedly burnt to death with seven injured in multiple road crashes.

Naija News reports that a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Bisi Kazeem, on Thursday, disclosed that the accident involved 20 vehicles including a truck, a tanker, 12 cars, and six bikes.

He noted that the injured persons were rushed to the hospital while the burnt victims were also evacuated to ensure the free flow of traffic on the affected part of the road.

According to the Corps, an investigation showed that brake failure and road blockage were the major reasons for the collision and ensuing fire, which cost the lives of the victims.

The Acting Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dauda Biu, urged drivers, vehicle owners, and fleet operators to adopt the safe culture of doing routine and regular maintenance on their vehicles as they travel from one location to another in light of the unfortunate multiple deadly crashes.