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Anthony Ufoh

Lt. Samson Haruna, an officer of the Nigerian Army has been burnt by his wife during a domestic differences by his wife at the Wellington Barracks in Ibagwa , Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

A security expert and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama on his verified X account disclosed that the incident happened on September 22 2025.

He said, “The source said 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, 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.