Police arrest man for allegedly setting wife ablaze
Police say Jacob Irewa admitted setting his wife ablaze after a domestic dispute, and the victim is receiving treatment as investigators prepare charges.
- On Friday, the Kogi State Police Command arrested Jacob Irewa for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze at Oworo Estate in Lokoja. Operatives of the B Division Surveillance Team in Felele apprehended the suspect.
- Preliminary findings indicate the disagreement began after Irawo allegedly burnt Irewa's clothes without permission. Police allege the suspect became enraged and used petrol from his motorcycle to set her on fire.
- The victim survived the attack and is receiving treatment at Honey Gold Hospital in Felele. During preliminary investigation, the suspect admitted that he set his wife ablaze.
- Police Public Relations Officer ASP Saliu Afusat issued a statement on Sunday as Commissioner of Police Naziru Bello Kankarofi condemned the incident and restated the command's zero tolerance for domestic violence.
- Following investigation completion, police said the suspect will be charged to court. Authorities urged the public to resolve domestic disagreements through lawful means and avoid actions risking lives.
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Police arrest man for allegedly setting wife ablaze
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, Jacob Irewa, for allegedly attempting to set his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze during a domestic disagreement in Lokoja. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat. According to the statement, the incident reportedly occurred on Friday at about 8:30 […] Police arrest man for allegedly setting wife ablaze
Man arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze in Lokoja
By Boluwaji Obahopo The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Jacob Irewa, for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze following a domestic disagreement at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat, […]
Man arrested for allegedly setting wife ablaze after domestic dispute
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Jacob Irewa for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irewa, on fire following a domestic dispute in Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Oworo Estate in the Felele area of the state capital. According to the police, operatives of the B Division Surveillance Team, Felele, responded to a distress call concerning the incident at about 8:30 p.m. and arres…
Man arrested for setting wife ablaze
A domestic argument in Lokoja, Kogi State, has left a woman injured after her husband reportedly set her on fire.The man, identified as Jacob Irewa, was arrested by the police following the incident at Oworo Estate, Felele, on Friday, August 14.From the police account, the disagreement started over the woman’s decision to burn some of her husband’s clothes. She reportedly thought he was no longer using them and did so without telling him.The sit…
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