Husband attacks wife in her sleep and sets room ablaze
A harrowing incident unfolded in Abeka, located in the Greater Accra Region, as a man reportedly set himself on fire following a failed attempt to kill his wife, leaving both individuals in critical condition.
The dramatic sequence of events began in the early hours of the morning when Martina Jones, a 38-year-old mother of three, found herself under attack by her estranged husband, Collins Jones, while she slept. In a desperate bid for survival, Martina managed to break free from Collins’ grasp and flee the room, narrowly escaping what could have been a fatal encounter.
However, the situation took a tragic turn as Collins, overcome with fear of the consequences of his actions, resorted to extreme measures. In a shocking act of desperation, Collins set their room ablaze, engulfing himself in flames in a bid to evade arrest or further confrontation.
Neighbors rushed to the scene upon hearing Martina’s cries for help, and emergency services were promptly alerted. Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze and rescue both Martina and Collins from the inferno. Both individuals sustained severe burns and were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents stunned and deeply troubled by the violence that unfolded within their midst. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attempted murder and self-immolation, seeking to unravel the complexities of the tragic event.
As Martina fights for her life in the hospital, her ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of domestic violence and the urgent need for measures to protect vulnerable individuals from harm. The incident also underscores the profound impact of marital disputes and the potential for such conflicts to escalate to dangerous levels if left unchecked.
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A man reportedly set himself on fire after a failed attempt to kill his wife at Abeka in the Greater Accra Region.
Martina Jones, 38-year-old mother of three, recounted that her estranged husband, Collins Jones, attacked her while she slept around 3:00 am but managed to break… pic.twitter.com/UmcKh8bIdv
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