Ogun Police Detain 56-Year-Old Man Over Wife’s Death in Suspected Arson
The Ogun State Police Command has detained a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in connection with a suspected arson incident that resulted in the death 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, after the police received information that a house had been set on fire and a woman had died in the incident.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to the police, Emehinola is currently in custody as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fire and the death of his wife.
The deceased’s remains have been deposited at a mortuary for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
Babaseyi said the case was being prepared for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, where further investigation would be conducted.
The statement said, “The Ogun State Police Command has a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in custody in connection with a suspected 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 command said the report of the incident was received at the Abigi Police Division after authorities were informed that a residential building had been set ablaze, leading to the woman’s death.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the investigation would be conducted professionally and in accordance with the law.
Ojajuni reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that allegations involving serious crimes receive appropriate investigative attention.
The police also appealed to members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist investigators in resolving the case and preventing similar incidents.
