From Isaac Job, Uyo.
On April 21, a Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, tied nuptial knot with his lover, Retyit Obadiah Dalong, in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. They promised to love each other all seasons.
But like the Biblical Samson, who died in the hands of his wife, Delilah, the young soldier was served a dish of death by his wife.
Barely five months after the exchange of marital vows, on September 22, Retyit doused Samson with fuel and set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
Samson, who was also a medical doctor attached to the 6 Battalion Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) sustained severe burns. And the man died on October 7.
According to sources, the tragic incident occured on after an altercation between the victim and his wife over infidelity. His wife allegedly accused him of sleeping with other women.
Neighbours immediately jumped in and rushed him to hospital but the damaged was already done as he sustained various degrees of burnt. Three weeks after, doctors at UUTH pronounced Dr Sampson dead. The woman from the pit of hell has since been arrested and is currently in custody as military authorities continue investigations into the shocking incident.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has condemned the death of their young promising personnel. According to the statement signed by Army spokesperson, Captain Bala Mohammed, and made available to journalists in Uyo, the deceased succumbed to severe burns inflicted in a domestic incident between his wife, Mrs Retyit Obadiah Dalong Samson Haruna, at their residence in Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Akwa Ibom State, on 22 September 2025.
It stated that preliminary investigation revealed that the tragic incident occurred after a heated argument between the couple, reportedly stemming from family crisis, which escalated when Mrs Haruna allegedly set ablaze properties in the house and the officer was caught by the inferno.
The statement further stated that Dr. Haruna sustained severe burns, but was initially stabilized at the Battalion Medical Facility, and later transferred to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital for further treatment, where he unfortunately passed away early hours of Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
”The Nigerian Army strongly condemns this act of domestic violence, recognizing the imperative of peaceful coexistence and respect within families. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Lt. Haruna.
”The Nigerian Army will continue to advocate for healthy relationships, addressing domestic violence, and fostering a culture of respect and dialogue within families and communities.
”The Nigerian Army is calling for all parties to remain calm while awaiting outcome of military police investigation.”
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