A 19-year-old girl, Ramatoulie Baldeh, has been arrested for setting fire to her boyfriend’s family home in Kerr Sering, Gambia, a revelation sparking reactions online.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, following a heated fight with her boyfriend. According to Gambia media, Ramatoulie lit a plastic bag and threw it onto the bed before opening a gas cylinder.
The fire quickly spread, engulfing the entire house and destroying all belongings. Although no injuries were reported, the f!re caused extensive damage.
At the time of the incident, there were 10 tenants in the compound. The fire also spread to their apartments, leaving them with nothing.
One of the affected tenants told journalists, “We are now homeless, with all our belongings destroyed. We urgently need help.”
The suspect is currently in custody at the Senegambia Police Station as CID officers continue their investigation.
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Social media users shared their thoughts via the comment section. Some reactions are shown below:
thatdarkigboboy said, “Una wey de date fire lords and Delilahs make una take note o 
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alice_hairempire said, “Love/hate has very thin line. Love is powerful, and the choices we make in it can shape our lives for better or worse. May we all choose wisely and find love that uplifts rather than destroys.”
dimejiroland said, “You don craze before or you dey wako sometimes” should be one of the questions to ask on the first date
.”
marveyspeaks said, “The way so much love can turn to so much hate makes me sacred of keeping a relationship these days 
.”
firstladyxx said, “The boy should have allowed her go see him life now 
person don tire you said no nawa o
.”