A 28-year-old woman, Firdausi Musa, and her two young children sustained severe burns after her co-wife, Maryam Muhammad, allegedly doused them with petrol and set them ablaze in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis. The incident occurred late Monday night. The victims, Khadija Ya'u (7) and Ismail Ya'u (3), are receiving treatment alongside their mother and husband, Malam Saminu, who was also burned while trying to rescue them. The suspect is in police custody at the Mariri Police Division.
Key Points:
- The co-wife had reportedly threatened the victim before the attack, which may have been ignored.
- Firdausi had spent less than two weeks in the matrimonial home before the incident.
- The affected children were from the victim's previous marriage, adding a layer of complexity.
- This incident highlights the potential dangers of unresolved polygamous household tensions.
- Husband sustaining burns while attempting rescue shows immediate, but late, intervention.
Sources: Daily Trust
