The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in connection with the death of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in a suspected arson incident in Ogun State.
The incident occurred in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, where a house was reportedly set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death.
The police said the matter was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, 18 October 2026, following information about the fire.
According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect had been taken into custody as investigations began to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The deceased’s body has been deposited at a mortuary for a post-mortem examination, while arrangements are being made to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the case would be handled thoroughly and professionally in accordance with the law.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents 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.
