An army officer has reportedly died after sustaining severe burns allegedly inflicted by his wife during a domestic dispute in Akwa Ibom State.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tragic incident occurred following a heated argument between the couple, during which the wife allegedly doused the officer with a flammable substance and set him ablaze.
The officer was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he battled for his life but eventually succumbed to the burns sustained from the attack.
Authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident, while the wife has reportedly been taken into custody for questioning.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern over the rising cases of domestic violence across the country.
