The Ogun State Police Command has cracked the homicide case of a 61-year-old retired instructor, Mrs Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun, who used to be killed at her place of abode in Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, Abeokuta.
The fundamental suspect, Saburi Lateef Ayinde, popularly referred to as “Oki-Ocean”, used to be arrested on Monday, after months of investigation.
Police Public Family members Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a commentary made to be had to DAILY POST on Thursday.
Babaseyi stated the deceased’s useless frame used to be found out in the bathroom of her place of abode on February 28, 2026, an afternoon after she reportedly returned from a retirement birthday party organised by means of her colleagues.
He stated the case used to be transferred to the Murder Segment of the State Felony Investigation Division, SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for additional investigation, resulting in the step forward.
Babaseyi mentioned that initial investigations indicated that the sufferer used to be allegedly strangled and attacked with a machete throughout an altercation with the suspect.
In step with the police, the suspect reportedly confessed to the killing and related it to monetary dealings with the deceased.
He allegedly entrusted N3,450,000 to her for safekeeping, with an figuring out that she would lend him N1,500,000 to buy any other automobile.
“Detectives are running to corroborate his account and identify the total instances surrounding the homicide,” Babaseyi stated.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, counseled the investigating officials for his or her patience and professionalism.
Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s unravel to pursue severe crimes thru diligent investigation and make sure offenders are delivered to justice.
The police stated the suspect might be charged to courtroom upon conclusion of investigation, whilst urging citizens to unravel disputes lawfully and promptly record legal actions.