The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 300-level undergraduate of the University of Port Harcourt, identified as Cynthia Chukwundah, who allegedly set her lover on fire in a private residence in Choba in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the State.

The incident occurred on Sunday during a heated argument between the duo before the girl turned violent.

It was learnt that the scuffle revolves around the pregnancy of the girl, even as her lover, Sunny Amadi, died from injuries he sustained from the fire.

Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

Iringe-Koko said the girl, who also suffered some burns from the fire, is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital under the watch of the police, saying the command has launched an investigation into the incident.