Man sets family members ablaze in Kwara State

A man set his house ablaze with his wife and children in it in Kwara State.

The man, said to be a resident of Lekki Phase 1, Eyenkorin Area of Ilorin, Kwara State, had a disagreement with his wife before he set fire to their house on Sunday, July 3.

It was gathered that the man and his wife, who have 4 children, had been living separately due to irreconcilable differences.

The man, who left the house he shared with his wife and kids reportedly asked his wife and children to pack out of the building but the wife refused, claiming the house was a joint venture between her and the man.

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Following her refusal, the man sprayed the building with petrol on Sunday, July 3, and set it ablaze.

Men of the state fire service said that their timely intervention saved the building from total destruction.

The HOD, Media and Publicity of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, confirmed the incident.

He said a resident simply identified as Mr. Kola summoned the service over the incident.