Lieutenant Samson Haruna, a Nigerian Army officer, has died after sustaining severe burns allegedly inflicted by his wife during a domestic dispute in Akwa Ibom State.
The tragic incident reportedly took place on September 22, 2025, at the Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area.
Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama was the first to report the development on social media, citing sources who detailed the event. Lt. Haruna, a medical doctor serving as the Regimental Medical Officer with the 6 Battalion, was allegedly involved in a heated argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna, who then reportedly poured petrol on him and ignited it.
Lt. Haruna initially received treatment at the Military Reference Section within the barracks before being transferred to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts.
The suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody as investigations into the incident continue.
