A 43-year-old man, identified as Pere Faruk, has reportedly died in what is suspected to be a suicide.
The incident occurred shortly after he allegedly doused his girlfriend with acid during a domestic dispute in Lagos Island.
According to a report by Zagazola Makama, the incident happened around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, at No. 8 Messy Street, Lagos Island.
Family sources revealed that Faruk’s younger brother, Pere Jeli, who lives at No. 9 Igbosere Street, was alerted and quickly raised the alarm.
The victim, Kemi Bashiru, was rushed to the Lagos Island General Hospital, where she is currently being treated for severe burns.
Faruk was later found lifeless in his room, with a bottle of Sniper insecticide beside him—suggesting he may have taken his own life.
His body was taken to the hospital and subsequently moved to a public mortuary for an autopsy. Emergency responders were present at the scene to document the incident.
Authorities have since launched an investigation to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the altercation and its tragic aftermath.