A man is arrested in Kogi for allegedly setting his wife on fire following a domestic dispute. The Kogi State Police Command reports that the victim is receiving medical treatment after the incident.
Police say the case involves Jacob Irewa and his wife, Berida Irawo. According to the police statements cited by multiple outlets, the alleged incident occurs in Lokoja, specifically at a location described as Oworo Estate in Felele. The reports place the incident on Friday at about 8:30 p.m., and note that the arrest is made by the state police.
While the outlets largely repeat the same account from the police, they vary slightly in how they phrase the dispute and the circumstances. Some reports emphasize that burnt clothing is part of the argument, while others focus on the domestic disagreement and the alleged attempt to set the woman ablaze. Despite these wording differences, all coverage attributes the arrest and core details to the Kogi State Police Command and its public relations officer, ASP Saliu Afusat.
