Key Points
- Police arrested 33-year-old Jacob Irewa over the alleged attack on his wife.
- The victim sustained injuries and is receiving treatment in a Lokoja hospital.
- Police say the suspect admitted to setting his wife on fire.
- The suspect is expected to face an attempted culpable homicide charge after investigation.
Main Story
The Kogi Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Jacob Irewa, over the alleged attempt to set his wife ablaze during a domestic dispute in Lokoja.
The incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 14, at Oworo Estate, Felele, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Afusat Saliu.
Saliu said the victim, Mrs Berida Irawo, sustained injuries and was taken to Honey Gold Hospital in Felele for treatment.
She said the B Division Surveillance Team, Felele, responded to a distress call and arrested Irewa at the scene.
According to the police, the dispute reportedly started after Irawo burnt some of her husband’s clothes without his consent.
The disagreement allegedly escalated when Irewa threatened his wife, took petrol from his motorcycle and set her on fire.
Saliu said the suspect admitted during questioning that he had set his wife ablaze.
She said investigators had commenced a comprehensive probe to establish the circumstances of the incident and gather additional evidence.
The police said Irewa would be charged with attempted culpable homicide after the investigation is concluded.
The Issues
The incident has raised concerns over domestic violence and the escalation of marital disputes into life-threatening attacks.
What’s Being Said
“The command will not condone any action capable of endangering lives. We encourage citizens to seek peaceful and legal means of settling disagreements.” – CP Naziru Kankarofi, Kogi Commissioner of Police.
What’s Next
Police said investigations would continue before the suspect is charged with attempted culpable homicide.
Bottom Line
The Kogi Police Command has vowed to pursue the case while urging residents to report domestic abuse early to prevent disputes from escalating into violence.
