A 32-year-old man, Sunny Amadi, has died from injuries sustained after being set ablaze in Choba community, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident, which has shocked residents, reportedly involved his girlfriend, who is currently pregnant with his child.

According to reports, Amadi was allegedly set on fire by his girlfriend, Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt. The tragic incident occurred at Chukwundah's apartment in Choba, where she reportedly invited her boyfriend over, waited for him to fall into a deep sleep, then doused both him and the apartment with petrol before setting them ablaze.

Witnesses in the neighborhood revealed that the couple had been engaged in a heated argument that escalated into violence. Both Amadi and Chukwundah sustained burns in the incident, but Amadi later succumbed to third-degree burns despite emergency medical intervention.

Police Confirm Death, Suspect Under Medical Care

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed Amadi's death in an official statement released on Tuesday by the Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko. According to the statement, Amadi was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital for emergency treatment but later died from his injuries.

"According to the report, one Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level female undergraduate student of the University of Port Harcourt, allegedly set her boyfriend one Saint Sunny Amadi, a 32-year-old male from the Elibrada Community in Emohua LGA, ablaze in a room, resulting in severe injuries during the inferno and was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital for medical treatment," the statement read.

"Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to injuries and died while on admission," the police spokesperson added.

The police have located Chukwundah, who is currently receiving medical treatment for injuries she also sustained during the incident. Authorities revealed that she is heavily pregnant with the deceased's child and due to her critical condition, has been unable to provide a detailed account of the incident.

"She is also heavily pregnant with the deceased's child. Due to her critical condition, she is unable to provide a detailed account of the incident, but will do so when her condition is stable," the police statement continued.

Investigation Underway

The exact cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained, according to the police. "The probable cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained, and a thorough investigation has been launched to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further developments will be made public as more information becomes available," SP Iringe-Koko stated.

Police detectives from Choba Division promptly visited both the scene and the victim at the hospital after receiving the report at approximately 11:12 am on the day of the incident.

The case has raised concerns about domestic violence and safety in relationships among residents of Rivers State, with many expressing shock over the brutal nature of the incident.

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