A tragic incident occurred in Bauchi, Nigeria, when a middle‑aged woman allegedly set herself on fire at a family residence, resulting in her death. According to Ahmed Wakil, spokesman for the Bauchi Police Command, the woman arrived at the house carrying a gallon of petrol and sought a person named Yelwa Abubakar Balewa. When she was told that Yelwa was not available, she poured the petrol over herself and ignited it shortly after entering the home.
Eyewitnesses quickly rushed the woman to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, but she succumbed to severe burns. Preliminary investigations suggest that the woman may have been mentally unstable, Wakil added. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani‑Omolori Aliyu, has ordered a full investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding her actions. Police are working to gather more information, including the woman’s identity and possible motives, and will examine the events leading up to the incident and whether any parties were involved.
The Bauchi Police Command urges anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. The command is committed to thoroughly investigating the circumstances of the woman’s death and ensuring that justice is served. As the inquiry progresses, further details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the events that led to this tragic outcome.
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