Tragedy struck at the Choba axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over the weekend as a pregnant 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), identified as Cynthia Chukwundah, allegedly burnt her boyfriend, a 32-years-old Sunny Amadi, to death.
Though the actual circumstances that led to the Cynthia’s action is uncertain, but some people in the neighborhood told our correspondent that it could be as a result of minor argument between the two lovers, reports Daily Trust.
It was gathered that the deceased is the father of the child Cynthia is carrying.
Residents said Cynthia who had fled the scene immediately after committing the crime, was later arrested by police.
Some public spirited neighbours reportedly rushed the deceased to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for treatment, but he gave up.
Police spokesperson in Rivers State, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident in a statement today, said the police have located Cynthia, who is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital due to injuries she sustained during the incident.
She said: “The Rivers State Police Command is aware of and deeply concerned about 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 and 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 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. Further developments will be made public as more information becomes available.
“The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, urges the public to remain calm, peaceful, and assured that justice will be served in this tragic incident.”
