By Zagazola Makama
A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has died after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State.
Zagazola Makama was told that the tragic incident occurred on September 22, 2025.
The source said that Lieutenant Haruna, 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.
According to the source: “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.”
Lieutenant Haruna however succumbed to the injuries despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life.
It was further gathered that the wife has been arrested and is currently in custody while an investigation into the incident is ongoing.