The incident was confirmed in a statement from the state Police Public Relations Officer, Lawan Shiisu..
According to Shiisu, the woman, a resident of Garin Mallam village, doused herself in petrol and ignited it. Shiisu said they received the distressing news about this incident from Guri on Thursday at approximately 7:40 a.m. The woman, who had poured petrol on herself, set herself on fire and was burned beyond recognition. The suicide occurred on the outskirts of the village.
A team from the Guri Divisional Police Headquarters promptly responded to the scene, confirmed the incident, and transported the remains to a hospital before releasing the body to the family for burial.
Shiisu noted that initial investigations suggest the woman had been sufferig from depression following her divorce several months ago.
The state Commissioner of Police, Ahmadu Abdullahi, urged individuals to seek divine guidance in times of distress and to consult with elders for advice on handling complex issues to prevent such tragedies.