The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 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 of the state.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babas e yi, who said the incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on October 18, 2026.
According to the statement, the police received information that a residential building had been set ablaze, resulting in the death of the victim.
The deceased’s remains have been deposited in a mortuary for post-mortem examination, while the case is being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the case would be thoroughly and professionally investigated in accordance with the law.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that allegations of serious crimes would receive the necessary investigative attention.
The police also urged members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist in preventing crime and supporting ongoing investigations.
