A 300-level undergraduate of the University of Port Harcourt, identified as Cynthia Chukwundah, has allegedly killed her lover, Sunny Amadi, at Choba in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
As per report, the incident happened on Sunday at No. 11B Okoro Street.
It reportedly developed from a dispute over pregnancy, which Cynthia has, with Amadi said to be responsible.
The account in general circulation said the killing evolved from a heated argument between the two lovers to scuffle and in the heat of it the lady set her man ablaze resulting in the 32-year-old’s death.
The Rivers State Police Command Spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko, corroborated the report.
Iringe-Koko said in a statement she released: “The Rivers State Police Command is aware of and deeply concerned about a circulating social media report depicting a fire incident that occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, Port Harcourt.
“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.
“He was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for medical treatment.
Upon receiving the report at about 1112 hours, Police detectives from the Choba Division promptly visited the scene and the victim at the hospital, who was in critical condition. Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to injuries and died while on admission.
“The Police have located Cynthia, who is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital due to injuries she also sustained during 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 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.”
