Nigerian lady sets self ablaze over fiance’s inability to pay N17,000 dowry

A 17-year-old girl identified as Aisha living in Albarkawa area in Gusau metropolis in Zamfara state on Sunday August 8, set her self ablaze owing to her fiance’s inability to marry her due to his poor finances.
Aisha’s neighbour told Daily Trust that she decided to commit suicide after she learnt that her fiance who dated her for quite a long time has no money to pay for dowry in preparation for her wedding.

Aisha who was severely burnt is being treated with Orthodox and other traditional medicines at home

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