Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - A 43-year-old man, Pere Faruk, has reportedly d!ed by su!cide shortly after allegedly pouring acid on his girlfriend during a domestic altercation in Lagos.
According
to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred at about 5:40 p.m.
on Monday, June 30, 32025 at No. 8 Messy Street, Lagos Island.
Faruk’s
younger brother, Pere Jeli, who resides nearby at No. 9 Igbosere Street, was
informed of the incident and immediately raised alarm.
The
victim, identified as Kemi Bashiru, was rushed to the Lagos Island General
Hospital, where she is receiving treatment for severe burns.
Shortly
after the attack, Faruk was discovered unresponsive in his room, with a bottle
of Sniper insecticide found beside him, suggesting he took his own life.
His body
was taken to the hospital and later deposited in a public mortuary for autopsy,
while the scene of the incident was documented by responders.
Sources
said police investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances
surrounding the altercation and its tragic outcome.
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