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, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying operatives of the B Division Surveillance Team, Felele, were alerted to the incident and immediately mobilised to the scene, where the suspect was arrested.
According to the statement, preliminary investigation showed that the incident followed a disagreement between the couple ...