Ogun Police Arrest 56-Year-Old Man Over Wife’s Death in Suspected House Fire

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in connection with the death of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in a suspected arson incident in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

The incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after the police received information that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday, describing the case as a suspected arson.

According to the police, Emehinola is currently in custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death.

The deceased’s body has been deposited at a mortuary for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. The police also disclosed that the case was being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the matter would be investigated thoroughly and professionally in accordance with the law.

Ojajuni reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, adding that allegations involving serious crimes would receive appropriate investigative attention. He also urged members of the public to report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist crime prevention and ongoing investigations.

The incident comes amid previous reports of alleged domestic violence in Ogun State. In 2024, PUNCH Metro reported that a man identified as Olubunmi Johnson allegedly set his wife, Kikelomo, on fire in their apartment on Fagbuyi Street, Ilogbo, in the Ota area of the state.

An eyewitness reportedly said that incident occurred at about 8:30pm following a domestic dispute.

The latest case remains under investigation, and the police have yet to disclose further details about the circumstances leading to the fire.