By Attah Ede
The Ogun State Police Command, on Monday said it has arrested a 56-year-old man identified as Emehinola, for allegedly setting his house on fire, leading to the death of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe.
The incident happened on Sunday in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.
According to him, the incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday after the police received information that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in the death of a woman.
Babaseyi said the victim’s body had been deposited in a mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
He added that the case was being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, assured the public that the case would be thoroughly and professionally investigated in line with the law.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that allegations of serious crimes receive appropriate investigative attention.
The police also urged members of the public to report suspicious activities promptly and provide credible information that could assist in curbing crime and supporting ongoing investigations.
