……… Police Launch Investigation
A pregnant 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt, identified as Cynthia Chukwundah, has allegedly set ablaze her 32-year-old boyfriend, Sunny Amadi, who was also the father of her unborn child.
The tragic incident, which occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street in the Choba area of Rivers State, has plunged the university community into shock and mourning. Eyewitnesses said the duo had a heated argument shortly before the suspected arson attack, although the exact cause remains unclear.
Cynthia was said to have fled the scene immediately after committing the act but was later apprehended by officers of the Rivers State Police Command.
The victim, Amadi, was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) by neighbours who responded to the distress call. However, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival due to the severity of the burns he sustained.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said an investigation has been launched to uncover the full details surrounding the attack.
“The Rivers State Police Command is aware of and deeply concerned about the report depicting a fire incident that occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, Port Harcourt,” the statement read.
“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,” Iringe-Koko added.
The shocking nature of the crime has left many residents calling for justice, as the police continue their probe into what led to the gruesome death of the young man.
Leave a Reply