Angry Partner Sets Wife Ablaze, Kills Self Over Domestic Issue In Ondo

A yet to be identified man in Ondo State, has killed himself over domestic issue with his estrange wife.

In a statement shared via the X page of the state’s police command on Friday, revealed how the deceased invited his wife (names withheld) to their home to collect her wardrobe but set her ablaze.

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The statement reads: “Mr A was married to Mrs A, but along the line, they had issues that made them stay apart.

“Mr A called Mrs A to come over and carry a wardrobe, when she got to the house, he started with threats of killing himself but later locked the door so that both of them will die together.

“Mr A with the aid of fuel and lighter sets himself and Mrs A ablaze. Mr A died on the spot while Mrs A had major burns, in less than 48 hours, Mrs A has been referred to the 3rd Hospital. Stay Away from Toxic Partners.”