Ogun Police Arrest 56-Year-Old Man Over Suspected Arson That Killed Wife

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

The incident reportedly occurred in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area after a residential building was allegedly set on fire.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the police said the incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters following information that a house had been set ablaze.

The command confirmed that Emehinola had been taken into custody in connection with the incident. The case is being investigated as suspected arson and the death of his wife.

Police Begin Investigation Into Woman’s Death

According to the police, the deceased’s body has been deposited at a mortuary for a post-mortem examination. The examination is expected to help establish the circumstances surrounding her death.

The command also disclosed that arrangements were underway to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.

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The transfer is expected to support a more detailed investigation into the suspected fire and the events that led to the woman’s death.

Ogun Police Promise Thorough Investigation

The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, assured residents that the case would be handled diligently and professionally in line with the law.

Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state. He also stressed that allegations involving serious crimes would receive the necessary investigative attention.

Meanwhile, the police urged residents to report suspicious activities promptly and provide credible information that could assist officers in preventing crime and investigating reported incidents.

The investigation is ongoing, and the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death have yet to be fully established.