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 Waterside Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred in the Igbo-Edu area and was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after information emerged that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday, confirming that the suspect was in custody as investigations continued.
According to the command, the deceased’s body had been deposited at a mortuary for post-mortem examination to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
The police added that arrangements were underway to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the case would be thoroughly and professionally investigated in accordance with the law.
Ojajuni reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that allegations involving serious crimes would receive the necessary investigative attention.
The command also urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist in preventing crime and supporting ongoing investigations.
The incident comes amid previous reports of domestic violence-related fire attacks in the state.
In 2024, a man identified as Olubunmi Johnson was reportedly accused of setting his wife, Kikelomo, on fire inside their apartment on Fagbuyi Street, Ilogbo, in the Ota area of Ogun State.
An eyewitness said the incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. following a domestic dispute.
Police have yet to disclose further details about the circumstances surrounding Erobe’s death or the motive behind the suspected arson.
