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Pregnant UNIPORT Student Burns Boyfriend to Death, Police Launch Investigation

RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA, JUL 8 – The Rivers State Police are investigating after a 32-year-old man was fatally set on fire by his pregnant girlfriend following their breakup, police said.

  • A pregnant 300-level University of Port Harcourt student, Cynthia Chukwundah, allegedly set her boyfriend, 32-year-old Sunny Amadi, ablaze at their residence in Choba over the weekend.
  • The act reportedly followed a prolonged dispute, although the exact circumstances remain unclear pending Cynthia's detailed account once she is stable.
  • Cynthia locked the room and ignited a fire while Amadi was asleep, and neighbors arrived to find the room engulfed in flames before rushing Amadi to the hospital.
  • Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed on Tuesday that Amadi passed away from his injuries while receiving care at the teaching hospital in Port Harcourt, and Cynthia is currently undergoing treatment for her injuries at a medical facility.
  • Authorities launched a thorough investigation and urged calm, emphasizing that justice will be served as the community mourns this tragic event.
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GhPage broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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