27-year-old Woman Dies After Acid Attack In Benue State(Photo)

 

The woman who was attacked with acid a

few days ago died on Tuesday, November

10, at the Federal Medical Centre, Markudi,

where she was receiving treatment for first

degree burn.

Ladi Moses, 27, a resident of the old

Nigerian Prison Service Yard, Wadata,

Makurdi was reportedly attacked with acid

by a young man suspected to be a

boyfriend.

“We heard that her supposed boyfriend,

popularly known as Baba, called her out of

the house, saying he had something to

discuss with her.” an eyewitness revealed.

“When the lady approached him, Baba

removed a bottle, containing substance

suspected to be acid, from his pocket and

poured it on the lady, who screamed and

fell. As neighbours trooped out to see what

was happening, Baba fled.

The vigilante group in the area mounted a

search for him. He was eventually caught at

one of the motor parks in town, when he

was about boarding a taxi out of Makurdi.”

he added

The suspect was subsequently handed over

to the police at ‘A’ Division, Wadata, where

he is currently being questioned.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Matthew

Oku, who confirmed the attack, said the

command was yet to receive situation

reports from medical doctors who treated

the deceased.