Wedding Committee Member Shares How Late Officer Behaved Towards Wife Who Allegedly Set Him Ablaze

• A close friend of the officer, who was allegedly set ablaze by his wife, has shared what he knew about their marriage
• The man, who was a member of their marriage committee, opened up about how the late officer behaved towards his wife
• What he said about the couple caught people’s attention, as many mourned the late officer in the comments section of the post

A friend of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, who was allegedly set ablaze by his newlywed wife, shared what he knew about the officer’s marriage.

Sunday Ameh, who was reportedly a committee member of Lt Haruna’s wedding, has shared how the late officer had behaved towards his wife.

It was reported that the couple had an altercation at their residence in Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, in Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

The altercation reportedly escalated, leading to Lt Haruna sustaining burn injuries, which later took his life on October 6, 2025.

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Man shares how late officer treated wife

On his Facebook page, Sunday Ameh mourned Haruna, as he spoke on the alleged circumstances surrounding the officer’s death.

In his post, he wrote:

“Truly saddened by your passing, Lt Dr Haruna Samson (Young D). We all welcomed the news of you joining the army after graduation with cheers and even more specially, when you sent me an invitation to be part of your wedding committee 5months ago.

“You loved, cherished and adored your wife with every fabric in you, but fate has a different story - the same woman took your life today. May love never happen to us this way. Rest on the gallant soldier.

“I feel very sorry for your widowed mother, who laboured extremely hard to see you through the tormentous journey of medical education. May God comfort her and rest your soul.”

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What led to Lt Samson Haruna's death?

The Army confirmed that the incident between Lt Haruna and his wife occurred on September 22, 2025 and resulted in severe burns to the military official.

The statement added that the officer was rushed to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, where he received medical attention until his passing on October 6.

The Army expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and assured them that transparency and professionalism would guide the investigation.

Reactions as friend mourns Lt Samson Haruna

Gabriel Peter said:

"This very sad. Saw the news earlier."

George Odeh said:

"So painful to lose such a promising young man this way. My heart goes out to his mother — the pain must be unbearable. Life is truly unpredictable. I wish I have a glimpse of how his wife played a part in his death. Rest in peace, gallant man."

Veronica Oyilonye said:

"So his mother is a widow fa."

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Okpe Jane Onyemowo said:

"So touching May his soul rest in peace."

In a related story, the last video of the couple posted by Mrs Haruna days before the tragic incident has surfaced.

Lady shares last conversation with late officer

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a friend of Lt Haruna had shared her last conversation with the late officer.

She emotionally mourned him online and gave details about his final moments, explaining how his house felt without him.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng