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.