Tragedy struck in the ancient
city of Kano yesterday when a woman who just got wedded set her husband and
herself ablaze over alleged infidelity.The woman was said to have lit a
petrol keg in their No 54 Middle Road residence in the Sabon Gari area of the
city, which exploded, engulfing herself and the husband.
The husband, who did not die on
the spot, was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention where doctor
confirmed him dead after suffering severe burns from the fire.
The woman had
accused her husband of infidelity, shortly after she heard her husband
discussing with an unidentified lady over the telephone.
She was said to have got angry
and lit a keg of petrol within reach, which eventually exploded and engulfed
their home at about 12am on Tuesday.
Neighbours said that the wife, who was burnt beyond recognition, died at the scene of the
incident, while her husband also died at an undisclosed hospital, where he was
rushed to after receiving first aid at Fortress Hospital at Sarki Yaki within
the metropolis.
The report says the couple hailed
from Anambra State and they got married about five weeks ago.
It was gathered that the woman
was 7-months pregnant prior to the incident.
Okorie said that Emeka confided
in him that his mother imposed the woman on him.
The Kano State Police
Spokesperson DSP Musa Magaji Majiya, said “Men from the Command had commenced
investigation to unravel the cause of the dispute.”
The remains of the couple have
already been deposited at an undisclosed mortuary.
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