7th May 2024 5:00:00 AM
1 min readA man's failed attempt to kill his wife ended tragically as he set himself on fire in a harrowing incident in Abeka, Greater Accra Region.
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The events unfolded in the early hours of Monday, May 6, 2024, following a series of threats made by the husband against his wife's life and his own.
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Martina Jones, a 38-year-old mother of three, recounted the terrifying ordeal to Adom News.
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Her estranged husband, Collins Jones, launched a brutal attack on her while she slept at around 3 a.m.
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He struck her head with a heavy stick, causing severe bleeding from her forehead.
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Martina, fighting for her life, described how Collins then attempted to strangle her, leaving her gasping for breath.
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With immense courage and determination, Martina managed to break free from Collins' grip and escape the room.
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Her cries for help alerted neighbors, who swiftly took her to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
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In a tragic turn of events, Collins, fearing the consequences of his actions, set himself ablaze in their room.
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Neighbors, arriving at the scene, found him critically injured and rushed him to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
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The community has been left in shock by the incident, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances.
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Martina's bravery in the face of such adversity has served as an inspiration to many.
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