There was pandemonium in Ezere, Abia State on Sunday, as a man identified as Ejike committed suicide by setting himself ablaze over a misunderstanding with his wife.

Before taking his own life, Ejike had macheted the wife severally, leaving her with serious bodily injuries, although the genesis of their dispute is still unknown.

It was gathered that the wife was rescued by some residents of the area and rushed to the hospital.

However, sensing that she might die, the husband ran into his car and set himself ablaze.