Jelili Gbadamosi
The Ogun State Police Command has detained a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, following the death of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in a house fire 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 house was allegedly set ablaze, resulting in the death of the woman.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the deceased’s husband was being held in connection with the suspected arson.
Babasiyi said Erobe’s remains had been deposited at a mortuary for post-mortem examination as part of efforts to establish the cause of death.
He added that the case was 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 that the circumstances surrounding the incident would be thoroughly and professionally investigated in accordance with the law.
Ojajuni also reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that allegations involving serious crimes receive appropriate investigative attention.
The Police urged members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist ongoing investigations and efforts to prevent crime.
