Nigerian Army officer dies after his wife set him on fire following a domestic dispute

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - A Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, has d!ed after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. 

According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the tragic incident occurred 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 stabilized 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.