The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, identified as Madarikan Emehinola, in connection with a fire incident that claimed the life of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe.
The incident occurred in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
According to the police, the incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters following information that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death.
The police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the arrest, describing the case as a suspected arson incident.
The deceased’s body has been deposited at a mortuary for a post-mortem examination to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
The police said arrangements were underway to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the case would be investigated thoroughly and professionally in accordance with the law.
The command also urged members of the public to report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist ongoing investigations.
The circumstances surrounding the fire and the woman’s death remain under investigation. The suspect’s arrest does not establish guilt, and the allegations have yet to be determined by a court.
