Man on the run after allegedly setting his wife ablaze over feeding money in Edo State

A man has been accused of setting his wife on fire over feeding money in Benin city, Edo state.

According to Facebook user Ejiroghene Ezaga, the accused man identified as Mr Monday Alli Onaivi, allegedly set his wife named Esther Alli, ablaze over an alleged disagreement of money for upkeep.

The incident reportedly happened a few weeks ago in the capital city.

It was gathered that 33-year-old woman later passed away in the hospital after being rushed due to burn injuries she sustained.

The corpse of the mother of three children has since been deposited in a mortuary as report has it that the husband is currently on the run.