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A 56-year-old man has been taken into custody by the Ogun State Police Command for alleged complicity in a fire incident that claimed the life of his wife.
The suspect, Madarikan Emehinola, was alleged to have torched their residence in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, culminating in the death of his wife, 40-year-old Igbagbo Erobe.
According to a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026, and was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters, alleging that the house was set ablaze.
The statement further disclosed that the remains of the victim had been deposited at a mortuary for post-mortem examination, while the case is being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, has assured the public that the matter would be investigated diligently and professionally in accordance with the law, reiterating the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that allegations of serious crime receive appropriate investigative attention.
The command urged members of the public to report suspicious activities promptly and provide credible information that may assist crime prevention and ongoing investigations.
By Felix Mordi
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