33-year-old Man Arrested After Allegedly ‘Lighting Up’ His Wife During Domestic Dispute in Lokoja
- The Kogi State Police Command has arrested 33-year-old Jacob Irewa for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze during a domestic dispute in Lokoja.
- The victim survived and is receiving treatment, while the suspect has reportedly admitted to the act and is expected to face charges after the police investigation.
A 33-year-old man identified as Jacob Irewa has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze during a domestic dispute in Lokoja.
The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja.
According to the police, the dispute started after Irawo allegedly burnt some of her husband’s clothes which she believed he no longer used, without his permission.
The police said Irewa subsequently threatened his wife, fetched petrol from his motorcycle and allegedly set her on fire.
The victim survived the attack and is currently receiving treatment at Honey Gold Hospital, Felele.
Irewa was arrested by the B Division Surveillance Team after the incident was reported. According to the police, the suspect admitted during interrogation that he set his wife on fire.
The command has commenced further investigation into the incident, with the suspect expected to be charged to court after the investigation is concluded.
The report has sparked reactions online, with many social media users focusing on the suspect’s reported age and questioning whether he is really 33 years old.
Nino Elisha: “Where the 33 here abi na him Papa b dis?”
Isah Abdulmumeen: “How can this elderly man be 33? Are you telling me, I senior this man?”
Offia Kingsley Nnanna: “Maybe he is a civil servant and using his real age will lead to early retirement because there is no way this man is 33yrs”
Apeh Deborah Amichi (Omeiza): “33 years old, I go be 15 years old now”
Solomon Rilwanu: “Na this man una say I senior? Make una dey lie small abeg”
Abigail Kcee: “Singles shine Ur eyes oooooo May U not marry Ur enemy all in the name of marriage ijn Amen”
Mich Ael: “This on no be 33 urs old man ooo”
Bolanle Moses: “Which one is 33years old man for here now abi 53years”
De best: “33? Who be this one”
Damien Adebowale: “Abeg na 33yrs old man or na 33yrs in marriage?”
Ledi Jae: “Everybody has focused on the man’s age”
Sophi Aisowieren: “33 years old man ke?”
John Olawale Savage: “Why una go call this man 33yrs old???, how old I come dey??”
Southernchief NG: “According to women on the other post below this, “it’s because of something the wife did””
