The Kogi State Police Command has arrested one Jacob Irewa for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, on fire.
The incident happened on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja.
The spokesperson of the command, ASP Salisu Afusat, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said the man was arrested for alleged attempted culpable homicide.
“On Friday, 14th August 2026, at about 2030 hours, the B Division Surveillance Team, Felele, received a report of the incident and immediately mobilised to the scene, where the suspect was arrested,” the statement read.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident followed a domestic disagreement after the victim burnt some of the suspect’s clothes which she believed he was no longer using, without his permission.
“The suspect subsequently threatened her, fetched petrol from his motorcycle and proceeded to set her ablaze.”
She said the victim survived the attack and was currently receiving treatment at Honey Gold Hospital, Felele.
“The suspect, in his statement to the Police, admitted to setting his wife ablaze. The Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and gather further evidence.”
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