The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old guy, Madarikan Emehinola, after his 40-year-old spouse, Igbagbo Erobe, died in a area hearth within the Igbo-Edu space of Ogun Waterside Native Executive Space.
The command disclosed this in a commentary issued on Sunday by way of its Police Public Members of the family Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi.
In line with the police, the incident used to be reported on the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday following knowledge {that a} area have been set ablaze, ensuing within the girl’s demise.
The police stated Emehinola used to be being held in reference to the suspected arson, whilst investigations have been ongoing to ascertain the cases surrounding the incident.
“The girl’s frame has been taken to a mortuary for a autopsy exam, whilst preparations are underway to switch the case to the State Prison Investigation Division (SCID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for additional investigation,” the police stated.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, confident the general public that the case can be treated professionally and based on the legislation.
Ojajuni additionally reaffirmed the command’s dedication to protective lives and belongings and making sure that severe legal allegations obtain suitable investigative consideration.
The police recommended citizens to document suspicious actions and supply credible knowledge that might help investigations and assist save you crime.