Man commits suicide after acid attack on girlfriend in Lagos

A 43-year-old man, Pere Faruk, has died by suicide after allegedly pouring acid on his girlfriend during a domestic dispute on Lagos Island.

The incident occurred at 5:40 p.m. on June 30 at No. 8 Messy Street, according to reports.

Family sources said Faruk’s younger brother, Pere Jeli, who lives nearby, was alerted and quickly raised the alarm.

The victim, Kemi Bashiru, sustained severe burns and was rushed to the Lagos Island General Hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment.

Faruk was later found unresponsive in his room with an empty bottle of Sniper insecticide beside him, indicating he had ingested the substance.

His body was taken to the hospital and later deposited in a public mortuary for autopsy.

Emergency responders documented the scene, while police have launched an investigation to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident.