NewsRoadside Petrol Vendor Sets Varsity Student Ablaze In Akwa Ibom

Roadside Petrol Vendor Sets Varsity Student Ablaze In Akwa Ibom

July 11, (THEWILL) – A roadside petrol dealer in Obio Akpa, in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has set fire on a student of Akwa Ibom state University (AKSU), identified as Enwongo Akpan, after a minor argument.

THEWILL gathered that the victim, who is a 200 level student in the Department of Philosophy, at AKSU, bought N500 petrol from the roadside petrol dealer, but it failed to ignite his generator.

Not satisfied with the quality of the product, the victim approached the roadside petrol dealer for explanation, believing that the petrol was adulterated, where an argument ensued resulting in an exchange of words.

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An eyewitness, Idongesit Akpan, said in the course of the argument, the dealer collected the petrol, poured it on the victim and struck a match stick on him and onlookers scampered for safety as fire was ignited.

Continuing, Akpan said the victim was rescued by villagers and students, who alerted the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Nse Essien and he was rushed to Mercy Hospital in Abak for medical attention.

“The incident attracted attention of community leaders, including the former Chairman of Oruk Anam, Prince Ubong Idiong, who prevailed on students to forestall reprisal action by students of the University.

“The victim was later transferred to an undisclosed medical facility in Uyo for better treatment”, he said.

In a telephone interview, Akwa Ibom state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Mcdon, confirmed the incident, adding that the suspect escaped from the scene of the crime before police arrived for arrest.

“Yes we are aware of the incident, but the suspect escaped from the scene. Police are trailing the suspect now and will soon be brought to book”, the PPRO responded.

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