Tragedy struck on Saturday, November 15, 2020, in Benue State, as a 40-year-old man set himself and his girlfriend ablaze in his apartment at the Inikpi, Makurdi.
According to reports, the man poured some petrol on himself and the girl at around 6:30pm for an unknown reason.
He subsequently lit it up, leading to his immediate death while the girl, who was burnt beyond recognition, was taken to the hospital by some FRSC officials.
According to a Video Sighted By OsmekNews on Social Media, people were seen gathered in the street, with Officials of FRSC, and Fire Service Vehicles packed in the street to control the incident.
Watch the Video Below:
Married man sets himself and side chic ablaze in Inikpi community of Benue state.
The incident occurred around 6:30pm on Saturday November 14 and the reason is yet to be uncovered at the time of filing this report pic.twitter.com/u41w30V3QL
— OSMEK NEWS (@osmek_media) November 15, 2020