The Ogun State Police Command has detained a 56 year old man, Madarikan Emehinola, over an alleged arson incident that claimed the life of his 40 year old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.
The incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, October 18, 2026, following information that a residential building had been set ablaze, resulting in the death of the woman. Police have taken the husband into custody as investigations begin to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal fire.
The deceased’s remains have been deposited in a mortuary for post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. The police said the case was being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the incident would be thoroughly investigated and handled professionally in accordance with the law. He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that allegations of serious crimes receive appropriate investigative attention.
The command urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station. It also called on members of the public with credible information that could assist the investigation to come forward.