A man‘s failed attempt to kill his wife ended tragically as he set himself on fire in a harrowing incident in Abeka, Greater Accra Region.
The events unfolded in the early hours of Monday, May 6, 2024, following a series of threats made by the husband against his wife‘s life and his own.
Martina Jones, a 38-year-old mother of three, recounted the terrifying ordeal to Adom News.
Her estranged husband, Collins Jones, launched a brutal attack on her while she slept at around 3 a.m.
He struck her head with a heavy stick, causing severe bleeding from her forehead.
Martina, fighting for her life, described how Collins then attempted to strangle her, leaving her gasping for breath.
With immense courage and determination, Martina managed to break free from Collins’ grip and escape the room.
Her cries for help alerted neighbors, who swiftly took her to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
In a tragic turn of events, Collins, fearing the consequences of his actions, set himself ablaze in their room.
Neighbors, arriving at the scene, found him critically injured and rushed him to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The community has been left in shock by the incident, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances.
Martina’s bravery in the face of such adversity has served as an inspiration to many.
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