Odita Sunday 
By Odita Sunday
The Ogun State Police Command has detained 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.
The incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, October 18, 2026, following information that a residential building had been set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babas e yi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to the statement, the deceased’s body had been deposited at a mortuary for post-mortem examination to establish further details surrounding her death.
The police said the case was being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a more detailed investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the matter would be investigated thoroughly and professionally in accordance with the law.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, adding that allegations involving serious crimes would receive appropriate investigative attention.
The Command also urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist crime prevention and ongoing investigations.
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