Lt. Samson Haruna, a Nigerian Army officer, died after suffering serious burns at Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, when his wife allegedly lit him on fire after a personal argument.
Zagazola Makama, a security analyst, claims that the sad event took place on September 22, 2025.
The officer, who was also a medical doctor attached to the 6 Battalion Regimental Medical Officer (RMO), had a heated argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna, which resulted in her dousing him with petrol (PMS) and setting him on fire.
“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,” a source said.
The officer, however, succumbed to his injuries despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life.
It was further gathered that the suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody while an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
