A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna has after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

According to a report shared by on X by counter iinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama on Tuesday said that the tragic incident occurred on September 22, 2025.

The source said the officer, who was also medical doctor attached to the 6 Battalion Regimental Medical Officer (RMO), had a hearted argument with his wife, Mrs Samson Haruna which resulted in her dousing him with petrol (PMS) and setting him on fire.

“The officer sustained severe burns and was immediate stabilized at the Military Reference Section (MRS) in the barracks before being evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for further management”, the source said.

Investigation also revealed that both couples are from Dawo community in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State.

Military sources confirmed that the suspect has been arrested and remains in custody as investigation continue into the incident.