How man set estranged wife ablaze in Adamawa
A middle-aged man in Adamawa identified as Kuryanga has allegedly set fire to his estranged wife while she was asleep.
The incident occurred last week Thursday in Guyuk town, in the Guyuk Local Government Area of the State.
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Kuryanga reportedly attacked and set ablaze his estranged wife, Janet John, with a Premium Motor Spirit, also called petrol, and a matches box, while she was asleep on an ill-fated night.
Noyina, an aunt to Janet who recounted the frightening incident to newsmen said, “It was terrifying to wake up to a column of burning fire like a typical horror movie scene. More torturing was to hear my niece crying for help while she burns in the flames.”
Noyina revealed also revealed that John and Kuryanga ended their seven-year marriage three years ago, with a court order prohibiting him from seeing her due to his violent disposition.
She said, “Despite Kuryanga getting married to another lady, coupled with the court verdict, he still refused to let go of her while jealously threatening her life and those of her suitors.
“When he eventually struck, he also joined sympathisers at my niece’s bedside in the hospital the following day. He almost got away with it. Fortunately, his pregnant wife later confirmed an abandoned crime scene petrol container as their family belonging.
“He tiptoed to her sleeping spot within our compound in the dead of the night, poured petrol, struck the matches and fled, leaving her in flames. He got her because of the scourging hot weather; we all sleep in the open.”
Noyina said Kuryanga was arrested after the revelation by his wife, adding that he had confessed to the crime and pleaded to be forgiven.
When contacted, the police spokesperson for Adamawa State Command, DSP Suleiman Nguroje, said he was yet to be briefed.