Ogun: Police arrest 56-year-old man over alleged killing of wife in house fire
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, for allegedly setting his wife on fire, leading to her death. The victim, Igbagbo Erobe, 40, reportedly died after her husband allegedly set their house ablaze. According to a statement by the police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the incident occurred in […] Ogun: Police arrest 56-year-old man…
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, on suspicion of setting his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, on fire, resulting in her death. The incident took place in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, and was reported to the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday.
Upon receiving the report, police officers swiftly reached the scene, arrested the suspect, and recovered the victim's body, which is currently awaiting autopsy. The suspect is currently in custody as the case is being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. Ogun State Police Commissioner CP Bode Ojajuni has assured the public that the matter will be investigated thoroughly and professionally, emphasizing the command's commitment to protecting lives and property and condemning domestic violence and murder.
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