Thursday, October 16, 2025 - A man, identified as Lawal Faruq, has been arrested for allegedly setting a woman ablaze at the Mami Market in Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The victim, Omolola Hassan, was reportedly doused with petrol
and set on fire by the suspect, who was said to have been angered over the
breakdown of their relationship.
According to witnesses, military personnel at the barracks
quickly intervened and extinguished the fire before rushing the victim to
Yawiri Hospital, Akobo, for medical treatment.
The suspect, who claimed that both had taken an oath never to
separate, is currently in custody as investigations continue into the incident
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