The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, following a fatal house fire 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 to the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after local authorities received information that a residential building had been deliberately set ablaze, resulting in the death of the woman.
Police operatives swiftly responded to the report and taken Emehinola into custody in connection with the suspected arson and homicide.
The body of the deceased has since been evacuated and deposited at a mortuary facility, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
According to command authorities, preliminary administrative procedures are underway to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for comprehensive investigation.
Reassuring members of the public, the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, stated that the incident will be thoroughly and professionally investigated to ensure justice is served in accordance with the law. He reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property while ensuring serious violent crimes receive rigorous investigative attention.
The police command has called on residents of the community to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities promptly, and assist law enforcement with credible information that could aid ongoing inquiries and crime prevention efforts across the state.
