Police arrest suspect over murder of retired teacher in Ogun

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 known as “Oki-Ocean”, was arrested on Monday, after months of investigation.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Thursday.

Babaseyi said the deceased’s lifeless body was discovered in the toilet of her residence on February 28, 2026, a day after she reportedly returned from a retirement celebration organised by her colleagues.

He said the case was transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation, leading to the breakthrough.

Babaseyi stated that preliminary investigations indicated that the victim was allegedly strangled and attacked with a machete during an altercation with the suspect.

According to the police, the suspect reportedly confessed to the killing and linked it to financial 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 purchase another vehicle.

“Detectives are working to corroborate his account and establish the full circumstances surrounding the murder,” Babaseyi said.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the investigating officers for their persistence and professionalism.

Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s resolve to pursue serious crimes through diligent investigation and ensure offenders are brought to justice.

The police said the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation, while urging residents to resolve disputes lawfully and promptly report criminal activities.