Photos From The Wedding Of Nigerian Army Doctor Who D!ed After His Wife Allegedly Set Him Ablaze
A Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, has died from severe burns after his wife allegedly set him on fire during a domestic dispute at Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The officer, who was also a medical doctor attached to the 6 Battalion Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) and his wife, Retyit Obadiah Dalong, got married on April 21, 2025 in Jos, Plateau State
The tragic incident occurred on September 22, 2025.
The officer had a heated argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna, which resulted in her allegedly dousing him with petrol (PMS) and setting 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.
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.
