The victim, named as Mugabarigira Jean Claude, has told of how he is now struggling to cope with the painful injuries the attack left him with scars for life
Mugabarigira Jean Claude claims he was burnt by his biological parents for choosing a wife against their wishes (
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A man is claiming he has been left with scars for life after his parents set him on fire for marrying his love, without their blessing,
The alleged incident is said to have taken place in an unspecified location in Rwanda.
The victim, named as Mugabarigira Jean Claude, has told Afrimax TV of how he is now struggling to cope with the painful injuries he has been left with.
He said the attack left him with serious injuries on his upper body, including his chest, back and his waist.
The conflict came about after his parents tried to set him up with a woman he had never met, but he refused.
Mugabarigira said the attack left him with serious injuries on his upper body, including his chest, back and his waist
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He then introduced them to the “love of his life”, named only as Yvonne, who is now the mother of his three children.
But he said that one day, his parents paid him a visit and gave him a drink laced with sleeping pills.
Once he was unconscious, he was allegedly covered in petrol and set on fire.
Thankfully, some neighbours intervened and rescued him. Mugabarigira was then rushed to hospital, where he spent the next 22 days in a coma.
Yvonne reportedly said that she will stand by Mugabarigira no matter the circumstances
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On the day he was discharged, he said that his parents went to his house and attacked his wife and himself, throwing stones at them.
Yvonne reportedly said that she will stand by Mugabarigira no matter the circumstances.
The pair are reportedly now thinking about moving house with their children, to avoid any further attacks.
It is currently unclear if the authorities are investigating the matter or whether the man’s parents had been charged.
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