An officer of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has died after being allegedly set ablaze by his wife during a domestic quarrel at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), the tragedy occurred on September 22, 2025.
Sources quoted by Makama said the deceased officer, who was also a medical doctor and served as the Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) of the 6 Battalion, was involved in a heated argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna, before she allegedly poured petrol on him and set him on fire.
“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,” a source was quoted as saying.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the officer reportedly succumbed to his injuries a few days later.
Makama further reported that the suspect has since been arrested and is currently in custody, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.