The incident happened on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Oworo
Estate, Felele, Lokoja.
The spokesperson of the command, ASP Salisu Afusat, who
disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said the man was arrested for alleged
attempted culpable homicide.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”
She said the
victim survived the attack and was currently receiving treatment at Honey Gold
Hospital, Felele.
“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.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command,
CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, condemned the incident and reiterated the command’s
zero tolerance for violence, particularly domestic violence.
He urged members of the public to seek lawful means of
resolving domestic disputes and avoid actions capable of endangering lives.
He said the suspect would be charged to court for
prosecution upon conclusion of the investigation.
This man is accused of dousing his wife with petrol and setting her ablaze following domestic dispute – What’s happening in marriage these days? pic.twitter.com/8lyCEPAkFG
— DAILY POST 🇳🇬 (@dailypost_ng) August 17, 2026
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