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Suicide: All You Need To Know About The Barber Who Set Himself On Fire In Lagos

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July 07, 2018

Here are things you need to know about the barber who set himself ablaze on a road leading to Omole Estate, near Akiode Bus Stop, Ojodu area of Lagos state.

The man, who became a news item after burning himself, has been identified as Ahmed – according to a report by Punch. The burning man was a barber. The sad incident occurred on a road leading to Omole Estate, near Akiode Bus Stop, Ojodu area of Lagos state. According to eye-witnesses, the incident occurred around 4:30 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Ahmed emptied a five-litre jerrycan of petrol on his body; struck a match and lit himself. Ahmed was rescued from the scene around 5:00 pm by officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Services after passersby had rushed to put the fire out. Ahmed died while he was receiving treatment at a hospital. On Friday, July 6, 2018, a senior official of the Lagos state emergency unit confirmed that Ahmed died while he was receiving treatment. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Chike Oti, confirmed the incident.