Man Arrested Over Wife's Death in Ogun

The Ogun State Police have arrested a 56-year-old man named Madarikan Emehinola. He is suspected of setting fire to a house that led to the death of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe. This incident happened in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

The police received a report at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, October 18, 2026. They learned that a house was on fire and that the woman died in the blaze.

According to the police, Igbagbo Erobe’s body has been taken to a mortuary for a post-mortem examination. The case is currently being moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.

DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, shared this information in a statement released on Sunday. He said, "The Ogun State Police Command has a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in custody in connection with a suspected 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."

Babaseyi continued, "The incident was reported at Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, 18 October 2026, following information that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death. The deceased’s body has been deposited at a mortuary for post-mortem examination. The case is being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation."

Police Commissioner Bode Ojajuni has promised that the investigation will be thorough and professional. He assured the public that the police will follow the law in handling this case.

The Commissioner emphasized the police's commitment to protecting lives and property. He urged the public to report any suspicious activities quickly and to share any useful information that could help prevent crime and aid ongoing investigations.