A man, identified as Lawal Faruq, has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly setting his former lover, Omolola Hassan, on fire inside a military barracks in Ibadan. The attack reportedly followed the end of their troubled relationship.
Counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama disclosed on X (formerly Twitter) that Faruq admitted he and Hassan had taken an oath never to part. Enraged by the breakup, he allegedly doused her in petrol and set her ablaze.
Eyewitnesses reported that military officers at the scene quickly extinguished the flames and rushed Hassan to Yawiri Hospital, Akobo, for medical care. The suspect was detained shortly after the incident.
Police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso confirmed the case, noting that investigations have begun. The victim is currently receiving treatment as the authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.
Source: Vanguard (Nigeria) on 17 October 2025
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