Man sets self ablaze, attempts to kill judge

Al-Kazeem worked as a security guard for the judge

A man identified as Abdulsalam Al-Kazeem, on Wednesday in Delta State, set himself ablaze at about 2.30pm and attempted to wrap his burning body around his boss.

The suspect, Al-Kazeem, worked as a guard at the residence of Justice Patience Keujubola, an Effurun High Court judge, until he attempted to set her ablaze along with himself.

Security sources said the suspect had bought a keg of fuel and hid it in the premises of his boss’ house and when the judge came out, he immediately soaked himself with the fuel and lit a match.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Charles Muka confirmed the incident.

“We have a report that an Hausa man poured petrol on himself and set himself ablaze and he attempted to wrap his burning body around the judge, but she was rescued. The suspect sustained severe burns all over his body in the process,” he said.

It was gathered that Al-Kazeem was angry that the judge was paying him peanuts and therefore decided to kill his boss and commit suicide. (Daily Times)