Update: How my ex-lover burnt to death, UNIPORT female student accused of homicide speaks
25-years-old Cynthia Chukwunda, a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt who was accused of burning her estranged lover to death has come out to give the proper account of what transpired between her and the deceased.
It would be recalled that a tragic fire incident happened in Choba community, Rivers State, involving a young pregnant woman and her former lover.
The incident which took place on July 5, 2025, was reported as a domestic violence which did not only send shockwaves on the campus but also across Rivers State, involved a young man, identified as Sunny Amadi who reportedly died from severe burns allegedly inflicted by his girlfriend, Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt.
Famousreporters.com had reported on July 6, that the incident occurred on Ogboro Street in Choba, near the University campus.
Meanwhile, according to viral reports which circulated on the social media, Cynthia, said to be from Odohua in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, allegedly set Sunny ablaze inside his residence. Sunny, a 29-year-old from Elibrada, also in Emohua LGA, reportedly succumbed to his injuries after sustaining third-degree burns across a vast portion of his body.
Rumour has it that Cynthia took to her heels immediately after perpetrating the dastardly act. This is even as all efforts to trace her whereabouts have ended in utter futility.
However, contrary to the viral reports, the suspect who is currently receiving treatment at the hospital, is as repir earlier, 25-year-old and a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt.
According to a fresh report on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 25-years-old Cynthia Chukwunda was in a troubled relationship with a man named Saint Sunny Amadi, who later died from severe burns after a fire broke out in her room on July 5, 2025. Cynthia is currently in the hospital with burns on her body.
According to Cynthia, she and Sunny had not been together for months due to ongoing issues. She said they had many problems in the past, and even their families had advised them to end the relationship. She also mentioned that someone else was now interested in marrying her.
On the night of the incident, Cynthia said she left her room to get something. When she came back, she saw a candle burning and was surprised because she doesn’t use candles. Later, Sunny returned with a plastic bottle that she later realized contained fuel. During an argument, Cynthia said she tried to push him out of the house. Sunny accidentally pushed the bottle toward the candle, which caused an explosion and set the room on fire.
Cynthia said she rushed out of the room in pain and confusion, not knowing Sunny would not survive.
“I was pushing him to leave the house. I didn’t want to see him in my house because, already, I have somebody who wants to get married to me,” she said.
Does this truly vindicate young, pregnant Cynthia from the blame of the unfortunate death of her ex-lover?
Please, kindly drop your opinion on the comments box.
