A deeply disturbing incident of domestic violence has left Rivers State in shock after a young man, Sunny Amadi, reportedly died from critical burn injuries allegedly inflicted by his girlfriend, Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level student at the University of Port Harcourt.
The tragic event allegedly took place on Ogboro Street in Choba, close to the university campus. Social media reports claim that Cynthia, a native of Odohua in Emohua Local Government Area, allegedly set Sunny ablaze inside his home. Sunny, 29, who hailed from Elibrada, also in Emohua LGA, later died due to the severity of the burns, said to cover a large portion of his body.
Cynthia reportedly fled the scene immediately after the act, and authorities are now working to locate her.
As of now, the Rivers State Police Command has not issued an official statement. Meanwhile, the gruesome nature of the incident has sparked outrage, with many online users condemning domestic violence and calling for more awareness and justice for male victims.