By Chidinma Nwaoji
Tragedy in Choba: UNIPORT Student Sets Lover Ablaze Over Pregnancy Conflict
A relationship dispute took a deadly turn in Choba, Rivers State, as a 300-level University of Port Harcourt student, Cynthia Chukwundah, allegedly set her partner, Sunny Amadi, ablaze following a heated altercation linked to a pregnancy dispute. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday at a private residence on Okoro Street.
According to the Rivers State Police Command, Amadi, aged 32 and a native of Elibrada in Emohua Local Government Area, sustained severe burns and was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries while on admission.
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Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, stating that the suspect also suffered burns and is currently receiving treatment in a medical facility under police watch.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the quarrel escalated when the issue of the suspect’s pregnancy was raised. Although the exact cause of the fire remains undetermined, detectives from the Choba Division responded promptly after the distress call was received around 11:12 a.m.
Iringe-Koko said, “The suspect, Cynthia Chukwundah, is currently hospitalized due to burns sustained in the incident. She is reportedly pregnant with the deceased’s child and is not yet in a condition to provide a full account of what transpired.”
Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has assured the public that a full investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire. He urged residents to remain calm as the command works to ensure justice is served.