The woman who was attacked with acid a few
days ago died on Tuesday, November 10, at the
Federal Medical Centre, Markudi, where she
was receiving treatment for first degree burn.
Ladi Moses, 27, a resident of the old Nigerian
Prison Service Yard, Wadata, Makurdi was
reportedly attacked with acid by a young man
suspected to be a boyfriend.
“We heard that her supposed boyfriend,
popularly known as Baba, called her out of the
house, saying he had something to discuss with
her.” an eyewitness revealed.
“When the lady approached him, Baba removed
a bottle, containing substance suspected to be
acid, from his pocket and poured it on the lady,
who screamed and fell. As neighbours trooped
out to see what was happening, Baba fled.
The vigilante group in the area mounted a
search for him. He was eventually caught at one
of the motor parks in town, when he was about
boarding a taxi out of Makurdi.” he added
The suspect was subsequently handed over to
the police at ‘A’ Division, Wadata, where he is
currently being questioned.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Matthew
Oku, who confirmed the attack, said the
command was yet to receive situation reports
from medical doctors who treated the deceased.