Woman dies after she was allegedly set ablaze by her husband for travelling for mother’s burial preparation

A Nigerian woman, simply identified as Efe has died in a hospital after was set allegedly ablaze by her husband.

According to the deceased’s friend, SisiCaro Omojevwe Okodo, who took to Facebook to mourn Efe, said the deceased had travelled for her mother’s burial preparations and returned home without her luggage. When her husband asked why, she explained that she plans to travel again soon so didn’t think it necessary to bring her belongings back with her.

This reportedly angered the husband and he poured petrol and set her on fire at their home in Lagos state.

SisiCaro Omojevwe Okodo explained that Ebere’s injuries were so severe that she didn’t survive.

The husband was also burnt by the fire he allegedly started and he’s receiving treatment Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).