The Oyo State Police Command has arrested one Lawal Faruq, who allegedly set fire to his ex-lover after their relationship went sour.

The incident reportedly happened on Thursday at a military barracks in Ibadan, the state capital.

A counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, who shared details of the incident on X, disclosed that the suspect claimed he and the victim had taken an oath never to separate.

Despite that, the victim was said to have ended thing which enraged the suspect who poured petrol on her and set her ablaze.

Military personnel at the barracks reportedly rescued the victim and rushed her to a hospital before arresting the suspect.

Makama wrote, “The victim, Omolola Hassan, was reportedly doused with petrol and set on fire by the suspect, who was said to have been angered over the breakdown of their relationship.

“According to witnesses, military personnel at the barracks quickly intervened and extinguished the fire before rushing the victim to Yawiri Hospital, Akobo, for medical treatment.

“The suspect, who claimed that both had taken an oath never to separate, is currently in custody.”

The spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident noting that investigation was ongoing.