Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) said social media influencer Suraj Oyewale aka Sir Jarus has been arrested.
The influencer has been a subject of discourse on X following controversial posts he made about his wife.
In the post, he accused his wife Oyewale Ayoola of engaging in “fetish practices” and “provocative behaviour”.
According to him, her practices led to a “physical altercation” between them.
He has since deleted the posts.
On June 28, the DSVA said it had referred the case to the police for investigation.
The agency said, “Our attention has been drawn to a tweet made by @SirJarus.
“As the Statutory Agency in Lagos State dedicated to preventing and responding to domestic and sexual violence, we take this very seriously.
“Domestic violence in any form is unacceptable, and the Lagos State Government maintains a zero-tolerance stance against it.
“We have, as an Agency referred this to the Commissioner of Police (Gender Desk Department) to ensure that investigation commences. We appreciate everyone who tagged us and brought this to our attention.”
Giving an update on Wednesday, the agency said Sir Jarus was in police custody.
“Update: @SirJarus is currently in police custody, and investigations are ongoing.
“We commend the @LagosPoliceNG for their swift and diligent response in handling this matter,” it said.
QEDNG learnt that Sir Jarus filed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve his 13-year marriage to Ayoola.
In the suit, the influencer was said to have sought to secure full custody of their three children.
The suit cites “abandoning Islam” and consulting with “soothsayers and herbalists” as reasons for the divorce.
