The Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has announced that an allegation of abuse involving an online influencer, Suraj Oyewale, better known as Sir Jarus, has been referred for investigation.
The agency noted that Sir Jarus addressed the issue through a series of tweets, providing clarification on the incident involving him and his wife, Mrs Oyewale Ayoola.
In the now-deleted tweets, Oyewale alleged that his wife engaged in fetish practices and provocative behaviour, which he claimed led to a physical altercation.
These statements have ignited outrage on X, where users have expressed a wide range of opinions on the matter.
He further indicated in his responses to critics that his 14-year marriage might be nearing its end.
This situation appears to be related to his recent decision to take a second wife.
But Lagos DSVA, in a post on its X account on Friday, 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.”
A suit dated June 27, 2024, has also surfaced online (posted by Jarus himself), revealing that Oyewale’s lawyer, Muhammad Adam of Muhammad Adam and Associates, has formally communicated Oyewale’s intent to dissolve his marriage to the wife.
The suit specifies that abandoning Islam and consulting soothsayers and herbalists were established as deal breakers prior to their marriage in 2011.
Additionally, Oyewale is seeking full custody of their three children.
The suit stated, “We shall continue to communicate with you on the progress of the matrimonial proceedings.”
