Man forces wife to drink petrol, sets her ablaze ‘…No, she killed herself’

November 26, 2012 63 Comments »
Man forces wife to drink petrol, sets her ablaze ‘…No, she killed herself’

From: OKEY SAMPSON, Aba

Pandemonium broke out in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State at the weekend when a man set his wife ablaze for complaining to her sister-in-law on phone about the husband’s alleged maltreatment . The suspect later reported himself to the police. The man, whose name was given as Ndubuisi Okafor, a trailer driver, who hails from Amawbia, Awka in Anambra State, had allegedly been having quarrels with the wife for sometime now.

Okafor, who owns two trailers, was reported to have severally accused her wife of being too religious which he claimed, prevented him from making good money. He was alleged to have even destroyed the wife’s Bible. A source revealed that two days to the incident, the woman, Chinyere, 40, who hailed from Obingwu Asa in Ukwa West Local Government of Abia State, had complained to the husband that she was sick and needed initially money to buy some drugs, which the husband refused.

This prompted Chinyere to call her sister-in-law on phone to complain about it and other related issues which did not go down well with the man. Okafor, according to the source, later gave the wife money for the drugs and travelled to Port Harcourt. When Okafor came back from his journey the following day he met his wife cooking and went inside the kitchen to confront her over the phone call to his sister. The man did not accept his wife’s explanations. He allegedly pounced on his wife, who had three boys for him and attacked her.

After beating the wife to stupor, Okafor allegedly forced her to drink some litres of fuel, poured some on her body before dumping his wife, into a big rubber container before setting her ablaze. Neighbours who were attracted to the apartment by the woman’s cry for help broke into their flat, put out the fire before rushing the lady to hospital. The first hospital she was taken to rejected her due to the high degree of burns she sustained.

But it was at the Living Word Mission Hospital where she was admitted and given first aid treatment and referred to UNTH, Enugu. It was on their way to UNTH at Osisioma, about two kilometres from the hospital, the woman died. Four hospitals allegedly rejected the body being deposited at their mortuary because it was badly damaged. When Okafor learnt the wife had died, he reported himself to the Timber Police Station where he reportedly told the police it was his wife that set herself ablaze. Relations of the deceased are alleging that the man killed their sister for rituals.

According to the woman’s elder sister, Nkechinyere Nwogu, “before the incident, Okafor had severally told my sister he needed money at all costs and that the wife had been the stumbling block, and he even destroyed her Bible. “Presently, we the family members don’t know where the body of my sister is because four hospitals rejected her body to be deposited in their mortuary due to its very bad state.”

When our correspondent visited 45 Azubuike Street by Uratta /Express junction residence of the couple, the building was deserted by their neighbours over fear of massive arrest by the police. As at Press time, the suspect was still being detained at the Timber Police Station.


63 Comments

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  2. Hacker November 26, 2012 at 3:14 am - Reply

    Som ppl ar heartless how can u beat ur wife and set her ablaze dis is crazy.i think there is a force behide dis a reasonable person can not do this type horror act. Every day we here deffret story God should help us in nigeria.

  3. Beji November 26, 2012 at 3:23 am - Reply

    it is bad

  4. Genuine November 26, 2012 at 3:25 am - Reply

    That man in evil. He should be treated seriously. I mean he should go on trial and sentenced to life in imprisonment

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  6. Akinola Kayode November 26, 2012 at 3:39 am - Reply

    This is absolutely preposterous! Surely, the end time is here. Mankind shd seek the face of Jehovah by way of confession of sins and repentance. The offence committed by this man is totally devilish and he shd face the music.

  7. Nonso November 26, 2012 at 4:43 am - Reply

    This crazy! his fuck-up must be treated

  8. Sam Odumegwu November 26, 2012 at 4:49 am - Reply

    Kill the man without trial. Stupid driver. Women, mind the way you marry.

  9. NOJ November 26, 2012 at 4:51 am - Reply

    D luv of money is d root of all evil

  10. DASS BRIGHT November 26, 2012 at 5:00 am - Reply

    The truth if it is true is the Anambra syndrome (get rich quick) Moreover, the woman in question is not from Anambra. That woman has been tried through various ritual means but her faith in Jesus sustained her. Spare not the wicked says the Lord.

  11. The insider November 26, 2012 at 5:20 am - Reply

    The man is from Anambra state,he needs more morney.

  12. nelson November 26, 2012 at 5:43 am - Reply

    all men should read Jesus’ relationship with women and learn to respect women. it should, not only be encouraged but embraced by all men. precious life should not be taken for granted.

  13. Nipoga November 26, 2012 at 6:01 am - Reply

    Men n Money.Som pple no longer think anyth des days apart 4rm money,money n killin.God save us.

  14. E.Frank November 26, 2012 at 6:16 am - Reply

    Wrong marriages has dealt wt many pple mercylessly &it has 4long bn affectin d whole world! BECAREFUL WHO U MARRY: weda u’re man or woman cus wrong marriage wil open ur eyes weda u like it or not. Cal me 4more marriage councelin: 08063126099. May her soul rest in peace. Amen!

    • okey November 26, 2012 at 1:47 pm - Reply

      Pastor, is this the only advice you can offer in this circumstance. You would have proffered solution here on the page of newspaper before before you invite people for cancelling. i am a pastor as well. the solution is however long,… you need to be patient to marry God’s will. He will be there for you when the devil strikes. Devil fights more the children of God that others who are not.

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  16. Chief Akpaniko November 26, 2012 at 6:43 am - Reply

    Yesterday Assoc. Of Kidnappers in Nsukka, today Setting wife Ablaze Association in Aba for Rituals. Igbo. Research reveals Judas Ischariot was an Igbo man. How can a sensible man set his wife ablaze? He must have brought d petrol to the house and not the woman. He had intension to kill and the woman fought and expose him. Endless Seasons of Igbos exploits in the altar of evil money venture.

  17. Love November 26, 2012 at 6:47 am - Reply

    Power of cultism

  18. Usman November 26, 2012 at 7:01 am - Reply

    May her soul rest in peace.

  19. Johnfavour eke November 26, 2012 at 7:02 am - Reply

    What a world we are seeing today,set your wife ablaze? And you taught you will be free? You taught you can be happy for the rest of your life? Think twice nwokem you will see the worst part of your life soon

  20. Which Way Nigeria November 26, 2012 at 7:26 am - Reply

    I’ve said this several times on facebook. Marriage is not friendship or holiday that you can easily quit. Women should look for their sizes to get on with. For instance, a slim woman going for a giant or size of hippoppotamus is as taking risk as death. I believed this wicked husband is as twice fatter or hugger than the late wife that is why he treated her like ant. It’s very bad and this trailer driver must be killed too.

  21. Prince November 26, 2012 at 8:25 am - Reply

    A Gov that is clueless, rudderless and bereft of ideas on what to do inhis position. take a visit to Abia state and witness the criminal neglect of the city that was once the pride of the South East. from unpassable roads, blocked drainage, heaps of refuse on virtually every corner of the city to charging Aba residents imaginary levies. many
    believe that it may be because of the manner he assumed office, take a look at the attached pix to refreshen ur memory of his swearing in at
    okija shrine. the question is why will men like this bestride our political firmament? the only thing left for him to do now is to resign from office and let the Govs of either Imo state or Rivers state administer Abia as their satelite state for T.A Orji is a disgrace, a nightmare, an apparition and a human mockery.

    • pappy November 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm - Reply

      Is that enough reason for your kinsman to burn his wife alive?

  22. Loverboy November 26, 2012 at 8:37 am - Reply

    The way Anambra guys look 4 money is quite alarming,denting the image of d whole igbos. It’s obvious he killed d woman in order 2 own more trailers.

  23. AIKAY November 26, 2012 at 9:05 am - Reply

    I just Love the mood of the comments today. Except for Chief Akpaniko who is going tribalistic. Chief, please guide ur ulterances in a piblic site like this.
    The love of money is the root of all evil

  24. Andreas wubal, jos November 26, 2012 at 9:37 am - Reply

    God! Pls com and help us from d evils of this world.

  25. Tunde November 26, 2012 at 11:52 am - Reply

    Ibo Kwenu !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  26. abas November 26, 2012 at 12:07 pm - Reply

    What is happening these days is frightining. how can a man pour fuel on his wife and set her ablaze. may God save us in this country

  27. Onwuachu November 26, 2012 at 12:33 pm - Reply

    I pity their children

  28. kola amodu November 26, 2012 at 12:36 pm - Reply

    I never knew it has gotten to this level that a man can wake up one day n just set his own wife ablaze. De mother his kids. This man must be deranged, cos this is de only explanation i can give for his action. I hope he rut in hell. Remember de say, people get de kind of govt they deserv.if not, how abia people vote foe someone like T.A.Orji as a governor of a state. This a man who owed three years rent to a record house at acme,road,lagos. It was after he was declared the winner of de abia guber election that he hurriedly paid de rent he owed when de landlady promised him she will call the de press attention to de case. What can u expect from a person like that. Before he became de governor he was a loser, what can a guy like that acehieve. His two terms will be years of locust in Abia state, just like his predecessor kalu.it is very unfortunate that the likes of these fools should be elected as governor of a state. I hope when his term finish, EFCC should pay him a visit. Useless governoor.

  29. Omachoko Joseph November 26, 2012 at 12:45 pm - Reply

    No need of taking this man to court.
    My judgement is CAPITAL punishment by hanging.

  30. Silas November 26, 2012 at 1:05 pm - Reply

    Is one of the signs of end time. The world is fast rounding up. Am sorry for her death

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  32. Apata M,A November 26, 2012 at 1:10 pm - Reply

    Too bad!!!

  33. Jay jay November 26, 2012 at 1:28 pm - Reply

    T j orji is de next president of naija neither u vote or not

  34. okey November 26, 2012 at 2:04 pm - Reply

    There’s more to this story that meets the eye. Worst things happen when somebody is under the devil siege. So come to Jesus Christ and ask for him to release the Holy Ghost like He gave to his disciples.When you receive the Holy Ghost, He will start relating with you through His spirit by dreams,hearing his voice, His word etc as he chooses at particular time. By that he will reveal the evil to come to you. The Lord shall grant this woman eternal peace even as i don’t much about the circumstance surrounding this demonic act. She died defending faith in Christ.

  35. Emilistic November 26, 2012 at 2:06 pm - Reply

    this is so evil, beating up his wife is one thing but setting her ablaze is pure evil.

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  37. HO November 26, 2012 at 2:51 pm - Reply

    This world is turning to something else. No more love or affection between couples. God please help us to overcome this type of temptation. Nne may your soul rest in peace, amen.

  38. willimike November 26, 2012 at 3:13 pm - Reply

    wow! dis is very dangerous in nature.He should be trie acc 2 d law witout mercy.I dnt beliv dat der is a force behind it, cuz d man already had it in mind 2 kill his wife b4 de spirit enterd him. My own point of view is dis, looking at d major premis, d minnor premiss and the conclusion of dis story i will say dat d man kill d wife out of free will not under any force or compulsion.

  39. ng November 26, 2012 at 5:04 pm - Reply

    my verdict is execution by hanging on that Anambra money monger .he will look for death but will not see HE WILL SWIN IN TROUBLED WATERS

  40. Nwaokwa November 26, 2012 at 5:27 pm - Reply

    This is evil and wicked act. There must a force behind this drastic act.

  41. Nwaokwa November 26, 2012 at 5:30 pm - Reply

    This is evil and wicked act. There must a force behind this drastic act. Too bad.

  42. Ema November 26, 2012 at 8:36 pm - Reply

    I never wanted to comment on this story but i’ve changed my mind. The fact is; the man is a ritualist. Believe me, the ( Timber Police Station) he reported himself to will free the man when everything might hv calm down. It was planned before he carried out this devilish act. He has backups! Secondly, Anambra men (majority) ‘re ritualists… it’s in Anambra that used condoms ‘re sold to this calibre of pple! Also, it’s in Anambra that a man lodged-in two girls nd wanted to hv s*x with them without condoms so that he can carry out his devilish plan! Also in Anambra state, a s*x worker discovered there some maggotts in her private part after meeting with a man in a hotel. Rev. King an Igbo man. Clifford Oji an Igbo man. Okija shrine, in Igbo land and so many… God loves Nigeria that’s why he has refused an Igbo man the number 1 seat. Babylon… Gbongbon Clar! Me fear them not

  43. mazi fidelis November 26, 2012 at 8:38 pm - Reply

    madam may your soul rest in perfect peace……Amen

  44. lazman November 26, 2012 at 9:01 pm - Reply

    How sad that a man would love money so bad as to destroy his wife that bore him three sons? One thing is sure,anytime,a man prevents his wife from serving God,his life is over because the Bible says if your left hand stands in the way of you serving God that you should cut if off. The devil is a big liar!

  45. lazman November 26, 2012 at 9:20 pm - Reply

    @Ema:You displayed your ignorance and lack of wisdom by condemning the whole people of Anambra as ritualists. The truth here is that because of their quarel,the devil snicked in and before anyone realises what is up,he (devil) has finished his task and leaves.This is a big lesson for couples who want to escalate their quarrels,that if they don’t end it quickly,the devil will use it to wreck havoc in that family.Guard your minds and save your home.To God be the Glory!

  46. Kelvin November 26, 2012 at 9:57 pm - Reply

    ”As the love of money is the root of all evil, so does the love of God shields us from all evil.” A man devoid of God’s grace in his life neither know peace and love for others. This is a pitiable home, may God give us a home build upon the Rock of Ages. RIP woman. What a pity to the children who will miss the warm embrace of their late mother.

  47. ODUNMBAKU A.N November 26, 2012 at 10:28 pm - Reply

    Things are happening in this naija ooooo, this is pathetic
    This is the end tym, GOD. pls save your children.

  48. SWEETBORA November 26, 2012 at 10:33 pm - Reply

    ALL THOSE SHRINE IN YORUBALAND AND THE KIND OF CRIMES COMMITTED IN YORUBALAND AND HAUSA LAN BY THE INDIGENE WE SE AND HEAR ARE NOT NEWS, EMA, THE IGBOS ARE HATED, SO WHEN ONE THING HAPPEN THERE, IT IS P/COPY. A YORUBA LADY BITE OFF A LADY’S BREAST.

  49. SWEETBORA November 26, 2012 at 10:39 pm - Reply

    A YORUBA LADY BITE OFF A LADY’S BREAST LAST WEEK, U NO HEAR DAT NEWS. FOR ONCE BE REASONABLE WITH UR THINKING. THE IGBOS ARE HATED SO WHEN ANYTIN HAPPENS THERE OTHER TRIBES ENLARGE IT. WE ARE BLESS HENCE AND THESE HATRED. LEARN TO LOVE NDI IGBO.

  50. Victor November 26, 2012 at 10:43 pm - Reply

    Hmn, na waoo! What is happening?

  51. Chimezie November 26, 2012 at 10:56 pm - Reply

    This man is wicked, i wonder the kind of money he is looking for. for one to Owen two trailers in Nigeria means that the person is an average Nigerian & can take care of a small family of three & wife. may her soul rest in peace

  52. ubong November 27, 2012 at 3:21 am - Reply

    The truth must be told no matter who’s gored is geared. Igbo’s penchant for money is alarming. I met an Igbo man man who told me he will do anything to make money. There should be a proper re orientation for the Igbo’s else they will constitute majority in hell. I cant subscribed to my sister marrying an Igbo man.

    • I dey Laugh oooo November 27, 2012 at 1:02 pm - Reply

      ur sister dont even qualify to marry an igbo man…i know ur tribe hate money and as it is, money can never and will never knock on ur door idiot

  53. Emeka Richard November 27, 2012 at 6:28 am - Reply

    This is wickedness in highest level.

  54. Chyma November 27, 2012 at 6:59 am - Reply

    2bad,the man must ve been manipulated some were along the line for seting the wife ablaze,A very big lesson for ladies who rush into marriage without seaking God face,lasting peace and fundation in the marriage,marriage its not just about having children only,its about understanding each other and having the spirit of forgiveness for each other,despite the children the man stil went ahead to set the wife ablaze, 2bad

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  56. sam November 27, 2012 at 7:42 am - Reply

    Ubong,ur a lazy bone,weakness has blindfold ur sense of knowing what is right. suker

  57. esyy November 27, 2012 at 12:18 pm - Reply

    truley speaking, this preposterous, unbelivable. i cant imagine a man setting his wife ablaze. well, some people are trying to be tribalistic over this issues but please lets be considerate with our thinking. This is just a devils’ handi-work. this can happen to any body and any tribe. the man may not really have the intention of using the wife for ritual purpose bcos if that is his mission as most of us has said as regards to Anambra men, he would have achieved it through other means and people would have thought the woman died naturally. But this thing just happen to teach all of us both the southernerns, northernerns, westernerns and easternerns that we should learn how to control our anger and also has have the fear of God in us. That man just allowed the devil to use him bcos he does not have time for God, that why he was so cheap for the devil to use him. Can’t you see that immediately it happened his eyes opened and he started looking for a way to defend himself. But my brother is a pity, you have to pay the price of your sin. is a murder case no one can save u. i only pity for the innocent children and the innocent woman that is a victim. This calls for total repentance and a lesson to all who are hot tempered.

  58. patrickobi obinalihe November 27, 2012 at 12:44 pm - Reply

    the divisional police in aba will take up the matter to make sure the man who did this evil to the woman is brought to book…….abia state does not habour evil,and and no evil shall go unpunished

  59. I dey Laugh oooo November 27, 2012 at 12:57 pm - Reply

    This kind of thing can cause by iboo maybe the man smoke wee

  60. Ejike Rex November 27, 2012 at 11:49 pm - Reply

    Akpaniko, Ubong and som odas in a matter of dis kind, if u dnt ve nothing bt tribalistic and sentimental bushit to contribute, then u shld ve better keep quiet. Tel me nothin of dis kind or dt evils more dan dis has happned in oda part of thes country or is it b/c it is in Igboland where evrybody loves & tries to be financially independent, not being indolent. Yes evil is evil and it shld be dealth with bt generalising evrbody is very sick of u. I kno u & ur tribe hate money isn’t it? Tel who doesn’t need money, yes me am ready to make money by evry LEGITMATE means.

    Infact Police i advice u take d man to Psychiatric first b4 charging him to court(and must judged “an eye for an eye”) bcos am yet to believe he is normal. Thanx all.

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