Nigerian Army doctor dies after his wife allegedly set him ablaze

A Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, died after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. 

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.