Man Sets Friend Ablaze For Dating His Mum In Enugu State

A father of  four, Mr.
Sylvester Ezema, of Akpa
Edem, Nsukka, Enugu State
was on Saturday set ablaze
by one Sunday Ugwuoke of
the same community.
The incident, which
happened in the early hours of morning has created
much confusion and tension in the community.
A source who pleaded anonymity told DailyPost that the
victim was ambushed around 5:30 a.m when he came out
to urinate.
According to him, “Ugwuoke on sighting Ezema, poured
petrol on him before setting him ablaze. After the
heinous act, he ran away and is still at large till now”.
He further revealed that the shouting of the victim
attracted sympathizers, who rushed him to Chukwudi
Hospital Nsukka, where he later died.
Meanwhile, Ugwuoke was alleged to have told some of
his friends that he had warned the victim several times
to stop having amorous relationship with his mother.
Efforts by our correspondent to get reactions from
the deceased’s family proved abortive as they declined
comment.
When contacted, the Enugu State Police Public Relation
Officer, Ebere Amarizu, DSP, confirmed the incident
and said that police had started investigations to
unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The matter has been reported to the police. After
investigations, those indicted will be arrested and
prosecuted.
“The body of the deceased has been deposited at the
Bishop Shanahan Hospital Nsukka for post mortem
examination”, Amaraizu stated.