A woman who was set ablaze by her husband on Tuesday at Abagana, Njikoka local government area of Anambra State on suspicion of infidelity, has died.

A circulating video on social media showed the woman, Mrs Chioma Nwanna, mother of six children, tumbling on the ground with burns and cursing her husband.

A source in Abagana said the man had accused his wife of being wayward and flirting with other men, an allegation that sparked off an argument between them.

It was gathered that as the argument raged, the man poured fuel on her, setting her ablaze. She was rushed to the hospital where she later died.

The Anambra State police command has confirmed the incident. The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said her husband had already been arrested, adding that an investigation into the matter has commenced.

“We are aware of the matter, but it is sad to announce to you that the woman just died this morning while receiving medical attention.

“Her husband has also been arrested and investigation has commenced,” the PPRO said.

Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have arrested a 25-year-old man, Ojo Adewunmi, for allegedly attempting to rape a 19-year-old girl.

The Ekiti Amotekun Head of Communications, Abiodun Adeleye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday.

Adeleye said Adewunmi was apprehended on Tuesday in Ilawe Ekiti by operatives of the corps from the Ekiti South West Local Government Command while allegedly trying to assault the girl.

He explained that the girl, who was shouting for help, was rescued by Amotekun operatives who arrived at the scene and thwarted the suspect’s attempt.

Adeleye stated, “The Amotekun officers who arrested the suspect reported that the victim was locked indoors by the suspect to sexually assault her. However, his attempt was foiled upon the arrival of the operatives.

“The girl narrated her ordeal, explaining how she felt helpless and hopeless after screaming until the officers of the corps arrived to assist her.”

The suspect has been handed over to the Ilawe Ekiti Police Division for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has apprehended two suspects – 25-year-old Musa Usman and 24-year-old Buhari Ya’u Bashir – during a targeted operation at Rahama Round, Bebeji Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement, spokesperson of the agency in Kano, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, said the operation resulted in the seizure of various quantities of illicit substances.

The statement also revealed that the suspects were found in possession of illicit substances, that includes 1.1 kilograms (wraps) of cannabis sativa, 8 grams (38 tablets) of diazepam, and 59 grams (165 tablets) of Exol

Maigatari added that during the operation, Musa Usman, armed with a dagger, attempted to resist arrest by attacking the officers, resulting in one officer sustaining a stab wound.

The statement explained that the state Commander of NDLEA, Abubakar Idris Ahmad CN, condemned the violent actions of the suspects and reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to enforce the law and protect its operatives.

“Attacks on law enforcement officers in the line of duty will not deter us from carrying out our mandate to rid society of the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking,” the statement quoted.

It further stated that both suspects are in custody and will face prosecution for drug-related offenses and the assault on an officer.