Ogun police arrest husband over alleged death of wife in house fire
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 56-year-old Madarikan Emehinola following the death of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in a house fire in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.
In a statement released on Sunday, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, detailed that the incident was reported to the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters after news broke of the fire, which led to the woman’s death.
Emehinola is currently in custody as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspected arson. The woman’s body has been transferred to a mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Authorities have indicated that the case will be escalated to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further inquiry.
Ogun State Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni assured the public that the investigation would be conducted thoroughly and in accordance with legal standards. He emphasized the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property while ensuring that serious criminal matters receive the necessary attention.
The police encouraged residents to report any suspicious activities and to provide information that could assist in their investigations and help prevent crime in the community.
