17-year-old Aisha, who set herself ablaze in Albarkawa area of Gusau, Zamfara state, over her fiance’s inability to pay N17,000 dowry, died on Wednesday October 23. Read here
Her father, Aminu Muhammad, who confirmed the news to Daily Trust said Aisha died in the early hours of today after she was taken back to her bed from bathroom at the Federal Medical Facility in Gusau.
“She was completely wrapped in bandage and she was taken to the bathroom where the bandage was removed so that new round of medicinal application would be conducted on her. On return from the bathroom, she gave up the ghost.” said Muhammad.
“We have been battling for medical bills since she was admitted here 45 days ago. Just two days ago, we received medical prescription that cost at least N26,000 and we couldn’t buy the medicine because we had no money. Yes, of course, we received donations from public spirited individuals and we are very grateful for their concerns. I can tell you that we had spent…
Source: Linda Ikeji
