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The victim, Mr Muhammed Lawal is said to be in critical condition at the Katsina General Hospital after his harrowing experience.

Mr Lawal, while speaking on the blood curdling incident, revealed that he had been sleeping outside his house at night due to the oppressive heat when he had felt someone pour gasoline on him before setting him on fire.

The victim shared the photos while asking the general public for assistance in footing his enormous his medical bills.

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Mr Lawal can be reached at Lawan Katsina General Hospital, patients group room 3, bed 11.