A tragic incident occurred in Bauchi, Nigeria, where a middle-aged woman allegedly set herself on fire at a family residence, resulting in her death. According to Ahmed Wakil, the spokesman for the Bauchi Police Command, the woman arrived at the residence with a gallon of petrol and attempted to see a person named Yelwa Abubakar Balewa. When informed that Yelwa was not available, she poured petrol on herself and ignited it.

The incident happened shortly after the woman’s arrival at the family house. Eyewitnesses quickly rushed her to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, where she unfortunately succumbed to severe burns. Preliminary investigations suggest that the woman may have been mentally unstable, according to Wakil. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed a full investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the woman’s actions.

The police are working to gather more information about the incident, including the woman’s identity and potential motives. The investigation will also examine the events leading up to the incident and whether any parties were involved. The woman’s death is a tragic reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues and providing support to those in need.

The Bauchi Police Command is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. The command is committed to ensuring that the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are thoroughly investigated and that justice is served. As the investigation continues, more details about the incident are expected to emerge, shedding light on the events that led to this tragic outcome.