“I Am Not The Wife Who Set Her Husband Ablaze” — Nurse Retyit Edmond Cries Out Over Mistaken Identity

 

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A female nurse identified as Retyit Inuwa Edmond has publicly issued a disclaimer after being mistaken for another woman who allegedly set her military husband ablaze in Akwa Ibom State.

According to reports, a military officer, Dr. Samson Haruna, was allegedly burnt to death by his newlywed wife, whose name is also Retyit. The tragic incident reportedly occurred at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Taking to her Facebook page, Nurse Retyit Inuwa Edmond expressed shock and frustration over being wrongly accused and harassed online by people who mistook her for the alleged killer wife.

She wrote in a Facebook post:

 “DISCLAIMER!!! In light of the unfortunate event that led to the death of Dr. Samson Haruna, I am compelled to dispel the rumor that I am the said wife who set him ablaze. I coincidentally bear the same name with her, and we are both nurses working with Plateau State Hospital Management Board, but the misconception that I am the one is untrue".

I have received numerous calls with insults and threats as per the one who set my husband ablaze. Kindly disregard this false statement as I am incapable of such act. My name is Retyit Inuwa Edmond, and her name is Retyit Haruna. Please help share to neutralize the lies against me. Rest in peace, my good friend.”

In the comment section, she further revealed the severity of the situation:

 “I was attacked thinking the said person is me, I was advised to stay indoors yesterday because of this. I have no choice than to clear the air. Thanks for ur submission.”

Several Facebook users expressed relief and sympathy after Nurse Edmond’s clarification.

Itz Don-ji Ayuba commented. 

 “I thought it was you but thank God no be you ooh. From today if I hear name Re… before the tyt… I run for my life oooh.”

Ismail T Usman added:

 “And una look alike.”

Naomi Andrew Badari reacted:

 “It’s well Inuwa, you have a lot of things in common, so help her bear the cross, she’s your sister, but is this ordinary??????”

Manji Lohor wrote:

 “By His Grace, we’re not misguided. It’s well with you.”

The misidentification has sparked conversations online about the dangers of name confusion and online mob judgment in Nigeria.

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