Update: 14-year old boy set ablaze by his mother in Abia state has died

14 year old Prince Odum of Amuzukwu Ibeku in Abia state, who was set ablaze by his own mother because he stole a neighbor’s MP3, has died. Read initial story here.

He died in the early hours of today June 26th at the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia where he was being treated for the serious burns he sustained. Prince was the only son.

The mother has since been arrested.