A 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command in connection with a suspected arson incident that claimed the life of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred in the Igbo-Edu area and was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after the police received information that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to the statement, the suspect is currently in police custody in connection with the incident.
The police spokesman disclosed that the deceased’s body had been deposited in a mortuary for a post-mortem examination to determine further details surrounding her death.
He added that the case was being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a more detailed investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, reportedly assured the public that the incident would be thoroughly and professionally investigated in accordance with the law.
Ojajuni reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that allegations involving serious crimes would receive appropriate investigative attention.
The police command also urged members of the public to report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist in preventing crime and supporting ongoing investigations.
The police have yet to disclose further details about the circumstances surrounding the suspected arson as investigations continue.
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