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Man sets self, lover ablaze over rejected marriage proposal

The event that led to a 40-years-old man, Nicodemus Nomyange, setting himself and his girlfriend, Shininenge Pam, ablazed in Inikpi community of Benue state, has been uncovered.

It was reported that Nomyange who is married with children has been dating Pam for some time and sources alleged that his marriage proposal was turned down by Pam, who insisted that she prefers rather marry a single man.

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Having felt he was being cheated on, the distraughted man proceeded to the apartment of his lover on Saturday evening November 14 and set it ablaze while locking all the door as they were both consumed in the inferno The estranged lovers got burnt despite efforts to save them by neighbours at the scene.

While Nomyange was burnt to death at the spot, Pam later died on her way to the hospital. It was further gathered that Benue Police spokesperson,Kate Anene confirmed the incident.

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