A pastor has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command after allegedly setting his wife on fire following a domestic disagreement in Lokoja.
The suspect, identified as Jacob Irewa, was arrested on August 14, 2026, at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja, after his wife, Berida Irawo, was reportedly set ablaze.
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According to the police, the incident followed an argument between the couple after Irawo burnt some of her husband’s clothes which she believed he was no longer using.
Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, ASP Salisu Afusa, said officers received a report of the incident and immediately moved to the location.
She said:
“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.
“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.”
Despite the attack, police said Irawo survived and was taken to Honey Gold Hospital, Felele, where she is currently receiving medical treatment.
The police spokesperson further disclosed that Irewa admitted to setting his wife on fire during questioning.
“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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