MAN SETS FRIEND ABLAZE FOR DATING HIS MUM

A father of four, Mr. Sylvester Ezema, of Akpa Edem, Nsukka, Enugu
State was on Saturday set ablaze by one Sunday Ugwuoke of the same
community.
The incident, which happened in the early hours of morning has created
much confusion and tension in the community.
A source who pleaded anonymity told the press that the victim was
ambushed around 5:30 a.m when he came out to urinate.
According to him, "Ugwuoke on sighting Ezema, poured petrol on him
before setting him ablaze. After the heinous act, he ran away and is
still at large till now".
He further revealed that the shouting of the victim attracted
sympathisers, who rushed him to Chukwudi Hospital Nsukka, where he
later died.
Meanwhile, Ugwuoke was alleged to have told some of his friends that
he had warned the victim several times to stop having amorous
relationship with his mother.
Efforts by our correspondent to get reactions from the deceased's
family proved abortive as they declined comment.
When contacted, the Enugu State Police Public Relation Officer, Ebere
Amarizu, DSP, confirmed the incident and said that police had started
investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
"The matter has been reported to the police. After
investigations,those indicted will be arrested and prosecuted.
"The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Bishop Shanahan
Hospital Nsukka for post mortem examination", Amaraizu stated.