The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Jacob Irewa, for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, on fire during a domestic dispute in Lokoja.
The incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Oworo Estate, Felele, in the state capital.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Salisu Afusat, said the B Division Surveillance Team received a distress call at about 8:30 p.m. and immediately rushed to the scene, where the suspect was arrested.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the dispute began after the victim allegedly burnt some of her husband’s clothes, which she believed he no longer needed, without his consent.
According to the police, Irewa subsequently threatened his wife, took petrol from his motorcycle and allegedly set her ablaze.
The victim survived the attack and is currently receiving treatment at Honey Gold Hospital, Felele.
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The police said the suspect admitted to the act in his statement, while investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The command said the suspect would be prosecuted for alleged attempted culpable homicide upon the conclusion of the investigation.
