A young man named Elvis Chidimma Omah from Nsukka local government area of Enugu State was set ablaze by his 18 year old girlfriend, Esther from Ado local government area of Benue State. The incident took place in Makurdi town happened at about 2am on Monday.
Trouble started shortly after Esther was told by her friends that Chidinma travelled to his village to pay the bride price of another girl he intends to marry, an allegation he vehemently denied when asked.
Consequently, Esther went and bought Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol and brought it to Chidinma’s house where she intended spending the night. Few minutes after 2am, Esther woke up while the victim was still sleeping, poured the petrol in the room and ignited it.
Eyes witnesses stated that Chidinma was burnt beyond recognition at the time the fire was quenched.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Benue State Police Command, Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident and the eventual arrest of the culprit, saying she was in their custody while investigation is ongoing.
