“I Forgive Him”- Wife Set Ablaze by ’33-years old’ Husband in Kogi Pleads for His Forgiveness After Arrest

• Mrs Berida Irawo, who was allegedly set ablaze by her husband during a domestic dispute in Lokoja, has pleaded for his forgiveness after his arrest. She is reportedly in stable condition and expected to leave the hospital soon.
• The case has generated mixed reactions online, with some users blaming the victim while others warned against excusing domestic violence or rushing to judgment without hearing both sides.

Mrs Berida Irawo, who was reportedly set ablaze by her 33-year-old husband, Jacob Irawo, during a domestic dispute in Lokoja, Kogi State, has pleaded for his forgiveness following his arrest.

The incident reportedly occurred at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja, on Friday, August 14, 2026. Preliminary findings indicate that the dispute started after Berida allegedly burnt some of her husband’s clothes which she believed he was no longer using, without his permission.

Jacob reportedly became angry, fetched petrol from his motorcycle and allegedly set his wife ablaze.

A fresh update emerged after Pastor John Esiga Abu visited Berida at the hospital on Tuesday, August 18.

According to Abu, Berida is currently in stable condition and is expected to be discharged in the coming days. He also disclosed that the victim pleaded for her husband’s forgiveness despite the alleged attack.

Abu further said Jacob’s behaviour and statements immediately after the incident appeared incoherent, raising concerns about his mental state and the need for proper mental evaluation.

The development has sparked mixed reactions online, with some social media users questioning the circumstances surrounding the incident and others expressing concern over domestic violence.

Social media reactions

@Chigozie Prosper Isiugo: As it should, I knew she was at fault. The man side of the story will shock everyone!! Men are the kindest on earth.

@Samson Ogunleye: When you see a woman suffering domestic violence and stays, the love for the man is out of this world, be careful when settling their conflicts.. Be careful I repeat.. Thank God both of them are alive

@Mmesoma Nworgu: Let’s here from the man first, there’s no smoke without fire

@Agbinya Paul: Maybe because of guilty conscience, she might be the one that pushed the man to do what he did

@Peterside Vee: Person wey go still go back the marriage

@Ben Miracle: The woman must have provoked him we know women are very annoying and not everyone can easily control their emotions when they get angry,but the man went too far.

@Gregory Emerald: Awww such a good wife I love the husband

@Imoren Dammy Omokhose: Hmmm….it’s indeed well

@30kobo concept.: If I contribute now,my wife fit bèát me when I come back.

@Ofure Owanlan: Hmmmmm…… Na wah ooo

@Somi Colette: Me n 99 others laughing in Osun

@Roselyn Adaolisa Nwokedi: Lmao. I no dey pity these kain women

@Rita Akunna: Ije love egbu go mụ baby ifuna i jẹ love

@Pretty Ph: It is well .

@Ijeoma Ebere: Pick me women still exist till tomorrow