A woman simply identified as Sarah Ayinde is currently on the run after setting her husband, Abidemi Ayinde ablaze, in the Iperu area of Ogun state.
The couple, who live at No. 20 Igboore Street, were reportedly engaged in a minor disagreement on Dec. 12 but it escalated and the wife burnt her husband, who is a special constable with the Ogun State Police Command.
The victim is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
While confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the command in Ogun, Omolola Odutola, revealed that on Sunday the victim was hospitalised and efforts were ongoing to arrest the suspect.
“On December 12, 2024, around 10:00 a.m., an attempted murder was reported in Iperu. At No. 20 Igboore Street, Abidemi Ayinde, a male special constable, was set ablaze by his wife, Sarah Ayinde, after a minor disagreement.
“The victim was rushed to Bolawatife Hospital for treatment and is now in stable condition. Meanwhile, the suspect, Sarah Ayinde, is currently at large, and a manhunt is underway. The division’s crime branch is investigating the case further,” Odutola said.
