The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into a tragic fire incident that claimed the life of a 32-year-old man, Saint Sunny Amadi, at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, Port Harcourt.

According to a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, Amadi was allegedly set ablaze by his girlfriend, Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt.

Iringe-Koko explained that Amadi sustained severe burns during the incident and was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), where he later died while receiving treatment.

“Upon receiving the report at about 11:12 a.m., police detectives from Choba Division promptly visited the scene and the victim at the hospital, who was in critical condition. Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to injuries and died while on admission,” she stated.

She noted that Cynthia, who is heavily pregnant with Amadi’s child, also sustained injuries during the incident and is currently receiving medical care. Due to her condition, she has been unable to give a full account of what transpired but is expected to do so when stable. Iringe-Koko added that the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but a thorough investigation is ongoing.

The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has urged the public to remain calm and peaceful, assuring them that justice will be served as the investigation unfolds.