The Ogun State Police Command has cracked the murder case of a 61-year-old retired teacher, Mrs Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun, who was killed at her residence in Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, Abeokuta.
The principal suspect, Saburi Lateef Ayinde, popularly often known as “Oki-Ocean”, was arrested on Monday, after months of investigation.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a press release made out there to DAILY POST on Thursday.
Babaseyi mentioned the deceased’s lifeless physique was found in the bathroom of her residence on February 28, 2026, a day after she reportedly returned from a retirement celebration organised by her colleagues.
He mentioned the case was transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for additional investigation, resulting in the breakthrough.
Babaseyi acknowledged that preliminary investigations indicated that the sufferer was allegedly strangled and attacked with a machete throughout an altercation with the suspect.
According to the police, the suspect reportedly confessed to the killing and linked it to monetary dealings with the deceased.
He allegedly entrusted N3,450,000 to her for safekeeping, with an understanding that she would lend him N1,500,000 to buy one other car.
“Detectives are working to corroborate his account and set up the total circumstances surrounding the murder,” Babaseyi mentioned.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, recommended the investigating officers for his or her persistence and professionalism.
Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s resolve to pursue severe crimes via diligent investigation and guarantee offenders are delivered to justice.
The police mentioned the suspect shall be charged to courtroom upon conclusion of investigation, whereas urging residents to resolve disputes lawfully and promptly report prison actions.
