A tragic incident in Akwa Ibom State claimed the life of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, a Nigerian Army officer, who died from severe burns after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic quarrel. Following the heartbreaking news, one comment read, “What did he do to her to warrant such action?” — implying that the woman’s violent act might have been justified. This kind of reasoning is deeply troubling, as it normalizes violence and shifts blame to the victim. No provocation can ever justify setting another human being on fire. Violence in any form should be condemned, not explained or excused.
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