A woman identified as Maryam Aminu has reportedly set herself ablaze after being jilted by her boyfriend in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state, Adamu Shehu confirmed the ugly incident to newsmen on Thursday.
Adamu said the incident occurred at around 2:00 a.m. on Thursday in the Gindin Dinya area of Dutse.
The 35 year old lady according to preliminary investigation poured petrol on her body before setting herself ablaze, adding that some people in the neighbourhood extinguished the fire and rescued the lady.
“Although the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained, it was alleged to be connected to a relationship with her 40-year-old boyfriend, identified as Ibrahim Haruna”, the NSCDC officer said.
He added that the lady suffered second-degree burns and is currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Dutse.
An eyewitness, Muhammad Yusif said the lady was raging when she heard that her so-called boyfriend went to see another woman and set herself aflame.
“She is a jealous commercial sex worker living in the neighbourhood.
“The lady suspected that her boyfriend went to see another woman and attempted to commit suicide,” he said.
