Jigawa Woman Pours Petrol On Her Body, Sets It On Fire After Divorce

The incident, which occurred last Thursday, was confirmed by the state police public relations officer, DSP Lawan Shiisuin a statement in Dutse on Friday.

Shiisu said officers from the Guri divisional police headquarters quickly responded to a report that the 40-year-old woman had poured petrol on her body, set it on fire and was burned beyond recognition.

“On Thursday, at around 07:40, the command received heartbreaking and pitiful news of an incident in Guri, which indicated that a 40-year-old woman of Garin Mallam village poured petrol on her body, set herself on fire and was burnt beyond recognition.” he said.

She is said to have committed suicide on the outskirts of the village.

“Following this report, a squad of officers from the Guri Divisional Police Headquarters rushed to the scene and verified the incident.

“The officers took the charred body to the hospital and then handed the body over to the family for burial,” Shiisu added.

He explained that a preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased had suffered from depression a few months after her divorce from her husband.

The PPRO added that the state police commissioner, Ahmadou Abdallahiadvised people to always submit their matters to Allah Almighty for solution.

Abdullahi also advised people to always seek advice and guidance from their elders on complex matters to avoid such unfortunate incidents.