Woman sets self on fire after husband dumped her in top northern state, police react

  • A woman resident in Jigawa state has ended it all following an unresolved issue in her marriage
  • The woman, aged 40, set herself on fire and was burnt beyond recognition, after reportedly suffering depression a few months her husband divorced her
  • DSP Lawan Shiisu, spokesperson of the Jigawa state police command, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday and shared further details

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A 40-year-old woman, (name withheld) has set herself on fire after her husband divorced her in Guri local government area of Jigawa state, police disclosed.