Police move case to SCID as autopsy awaits to determine cause of death
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, following a suspected arson incident that claimed the life of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred in the Igbo-Edu area and was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident, stating that the police received a report that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in the woman’s death.
He said Emehinola had been taken into custody while detectives investigated the circumstances surrounding the fire and the death of his wife.
Babaseyi added that the deceased’s body had been deposited at a mortuary for a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.
According to him, the case was being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the case would be thoroughly and professionally investigated in accordance with the law.
Ojajuni reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that allegations involving serious crimes would receive appropriate investigative attention.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police, noting that credible information from the public could help prevent crime and support ongoing investigations.
