Wife Dies in Ogun House Fire, Husband Arrested

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56 year old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in connection with a suspected arson incident that claimed the life of his 40 year old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in Ogun State.

The incident occurred in the Igbo Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area and was reported to the police on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

According to the police, the incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters following information that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday.

The police said the suspect was taken into custody in connection with the suspected arson, while investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The deceased’s body was deposited at a mortuary for a post mortem examination to help determine the circumstances surrounding her death.

The police also disclosed that the case was being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, assured members of the public that the matter would be investigated diligently and professionally in accordance with the law.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that allegations involving serious crimes received appropriate investigative attention.

The police urged residents to report suspicious activities promptly and provide credible information that could assist crime prevention and ongoing investigations.

As of the time of reporting, the circumstances surrounding the fire had not been fully established. The investigation is expected to determine how the fire started and whether the suspect was responsible.

The arrest does not establish guilt, and the suspect remains entitled to the presumption of innocence while investigations continue.

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