A 30 year old man of Solwezi who was allegedly set ablaze by his ex-girlfriend of Ndola has died from the injuries suffered.

Jeremiah Mbawa, 30, of Floriana Housing Units also a Gym instructor succumbed to the injuries suffered after the house he was in was allegedly set ablaze by his ex-girlfriend.

North Western Province Commissioner of Police Hudson Namachila confirmed the incident saying the the Victim, Jeremiah Mbawa who spoke with difficulty narrated that before the ordeal, the suspect Mirriam Chileshe visited him at his house on Friday 13th December 2019 on which day he ordered her to leave and left to spend a night at his friend’s adding that to his surprise she was still home when he returned.

Mr. Mbawa explained that he then decided leave again but this time to spend the night out at the office saying he went home to take a shower on Sunday 15th December 2019 around 06:00 hrs so he could go to church when the incident happened.

Last week, a woman identified as Mirriam Chileshe travelled to Solwezi where she set ablaze a house in which alleged ex-boyfriend was with intentions to kill.

According to close friends, Mbawa was set to marry another woman before being set ablaze which has resulted in him succumbing to injuries he suffered.

Chileshe is likely to face additional charges as she remains in police custody.

The body of the deceased is in Solwezi General Hospital mortuary.