- Nigerian Army officer Lt. Samson Haruna, who served as a Regimental Medical Officer in Akwa Ibom, has died after his wife allegedly doused him with petrol and set him ablaze during a domestic quarrel at Wellington Bassey Barracks.
- The tragic incident, which occurred on September 22, 2025, left Haruna with severe burns.
- Despite being treated at the Military Reference Section and later at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, he did not survive.
A Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, has tragically passed away after suffering severe burns allegedly inflicted by his wife during a domestic dispute at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak LGA, Akwa Ibom.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on September 22, 2025.
Haruna, a medical doctor serving as the Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) with the 6 Battalion, reportedly had a heated argument with his wife, Mrs. Samson Haruna, who allegedly doused him with petrol (PMS) and set him ablaze.
“The officer sustained severe burns and was immediately stabilised at the Military Reference Section (MRS) in the barracks before being evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for further management,” a source said.
Despite doctors’ efforts, the officer succumbed to his injuries. The suspect has since been arrested and detained, while an investigation is ongoing.
In other news….. Nigerians have reason to celebrate as Dangote Refinery has once again reduced the ex-depot price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, to ₦760 per kilogram.
The latest price slash comes amid a period of rising LPG costs nationwide, which has been putting significant strain on many households.
According to market reports, several major depots still sell at much higher prices. Matrix and Ardova depots currently offer LPG at ₦920 per kilogram, while A.Y.M Shafa and NIPCO set their prices at ₦910. Stockgap Depot remains the most expensive at ₦950 per kilogram.
With Dangote’s new rate, consumers are saving between ₦150 and ₦190 per kilogram compared to other suppliers. Industry watchers see this move as part of the refinery’s effort to reduce market prices and make cooking gas more accessible to Nigerians.
Experts also describe the price adjustment as a deliberate strategy to stabilise the LPG market. They note that the refinery appears committed to curbing arbitrary price increases that have burdened consumers in the past.
One analyst remarked, “This post-maintenance price reduction from Dangote reflects a clear intent to restore supply levels and bring order back to the domestic LPG market.”
However, despite the refinery’s intervention, many retail outlets in various states continue to sell at inflated rates. In Lagos and other parts of the country, customers report paying between ₦1,000 and ₦3,000 per kilogram in recent weeks.
The ongoing shortage has triggered long queues at gas plants and filling stations, leaving many Nigerians frustrated as they struggle to refill their cylinders.
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