By Our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a principal suspect in the murder of a 61-year-old retired teacher, Mrs Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun, who was killed at her residence in Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, Abeokuta.
The suspect, identified as Alhaji Saburi Lateef Ayinde, popularly known as “OKI-OCEAN”, was arrested on October 19, 2026, following sustained investigations into the incident, which occurred on February 27, 2026.
The deceased’s lifeless body was reportedly discovered in the toilet of her residence on February 28, a day after she returned from a retirement celebration organised by her colleagues.
According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that the retired teacher was allegedly strangled and attacked with a machete during an altercation with the suspect.
The police said the suspect reportedly confessed to the killing and linked the incident to financial dealings with the deceased. He allegedly claimed that he had entrusted ₦3.45 million to her for safekeeping, with an understanding that she would lend him ₦1.5 million to purchase another vehicle.
Detectives are working to corroborate the suspect’s account and establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing. The case was transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the investigating officers for their persistence and professionalism, reaffirming the command’s commitment to investigating serious crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The police said the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation. The command also urged residents to resolve disputes lawfully and promptly report criminal activities to the authorities.
