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Daily Post Nigeria Man sets wife ablaze in Ogun Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Metro Man sets wife ablaze in Ogun Published on November 11, 2024 By Gift Oba A 55-year-old man, identified as Olubunmi Johnson, has been apprehended by operatives of the Ogun State police command for allegedly setting his wife ablaze in Ota area of the State. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred at about 8:30 pm on Friday, following a disagreement between the couple at their residence in Fagbuyi Street, Ilogbo. The suspect was said to have doused his wife, Kikelomo, with petrol and set her on fire.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Monday, said the command was alerted by the victim’s relatives. Odutola noted that while the circumstances leading to the dispute were still unclear, the victim was rushed to the hospital by a witness. She stated that Johnson had been arrested, and an investigation into the case as an attempted murder had begun.
“The police officers from the Ilogbo Division quickly took action, resulting in the arrest of the 55-year-old suspect. “The husband doused his wife’s body with petrol and set her on fire with a match. Witnesses to the incident immediately rushed her to the hospital.
“Upon receiving the report, our detectives quickly took action and arrested the husband, who has since been detained,” Odutola added. Related Topics: fire ogun Don't Miss Oil theft: Troops arrest 19 suspects, confiscate 260,000 litres of stolen products You may like Building housing 25 shops gutted by fire in Ilorin Ogun Pilgrims Board emphasises NDLEA’s role in hitch-free Hajj operations NPC conducts study on under-5, maternal deaths in Ogun Ogun: You lack powers to sack us – Ilawo Chiefs reply Oba MacGregor Ogun LGA achieves open defecation-free status Ogun Govt engages stakeholders on seamless CNG conversion Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd.
