A young woman has made headlines for a tragic and shocking reason after losing control of her temper and setting her husband, whom she married less than a year ago, on fire.
According to gathered information, the couple tied the knot on April 21, 2025, in what was described as a joyful and promising union. The husband, identified as Lieutenant Samson Haruna, was a serving officer in the Nigerian Army, while his wife, known as Rhety, was reportedly a homemaker. Friends and neighbors had described their relationship as peaceful until recent tensions began to surface.
Sources reveal that on September 22, 2025, the couple got into a heated argument at their residence in Akwa Ibom State. What initially seemed like a typical domestic disagreement quickly escalated beyond control. In a fit of rage, Rhety allegedly fetched petrol, poured it on her husband, and set him ablaze. Neighbors who heard Samson’s screams rushed to the scene and helped put out the flames before he was taken to the Uyo Teaching Hospital. Unfortunately, despite efforts by medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries.
Reports indicate that the incident has sparked widespread shock and condemnation both within the local community and on social media, with many calling for justice for the deceased. The police have since taken the woman into custody as investigations continue into what led to the fatal altercation.
Lieutenant Haruna’s tragic death has left friends, family, and colleagues devastated, with many describing it as a heartbreaking reminder of how anger and unresolved conflicts can lead to irreversible consequences.
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Some reactions from social media users are:
@itrackNG
– Women are just as violent as men,
Androcide doesn’t get the same attention femicide gets because women hardly gets punished for domestic violence
Even though women initiate 70% of domestic violence and men d1o the most from domestic violence (including suicida due to domestic problems)
When a woman kiIIs a man instead of punishing her the way men who kiII their wives are, people will start saying “he must have provoked her”
There is a fancy name for every bad thing a woman does, but when a man does it, it’s associated with all men and it’s because he has a penis.
It is well.
@AmosSoma37877
– That’s really heartbreaking 💔💔. Love should never lead to this kind of tragedy. No matter the anger, walking away is always better than doing something you can’t undo. May his soul rest in peace.
@Princewillibeo
– This is an incredibly tragic and shocking incident 💔. Lieutenant Samson Haruna’s life was cut short in a horrific act of domestic violence, and it highlights the urgent need for awareness and intervention in such situations. My thoughts are with his family, and it’s crucial that justice is served for this senseless loss.
