The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the case of a man, identified as Akpos, who fled after burning his wife, Risikat, to death.
According to The PUNCH, the incident was said to have happened at their residence on Ayide Osolo Street, Divine Estate, in the Ijanikin area of Lagos State.
It was gathered that the couple had an argument which led to a fight.And Akpos, out of annoyance, reached for petrol, poured it on his wife and set her ablaze.
He was said to have fled his residence after committing the crime.
The wife was reportedly rushed to the hospital by neighbors, who also informed the police.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, also revealed that Risikat died while receiving treatment for the injuries sustained at the hospital.
He said, “A case was reported at the Ijanikin Police Station that a woman, Risikat, 48, allegedly had an altercation with her husband and in the process, he poured petrol on his wife and set her ablaze.
“It resulted in serious bodily burns and she was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment but she died. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing husband.” he added.
