Housewife Who Attempted To Set Husband Ablaze Arrested

A housewife, Mrs Florence Njideka Chukwuma, has been arrested by the police at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, over an alleged attempt on the life of her husband, Chinedu, over a house property in Lagos.

Florence allegedly bought a gallon of petrol which she poured on Chinedu’s body, she then took a lighter to set him ablaze during a quarrel.

However, before she could achieve her goal, Chinedu jumped their fence and escaped, suffering injuries as a result of the attack.

She also allegedly destroyed some imported vehicles and house properties worth millions of naira and chased Chinedu out of their matrimonial home and took over the house built by Chinedu.

The incident happened at 48 Olukotun street, Ejigbo, where they reside before Chinedu was forced out