The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a principal suspect in the murder of a 61-year-old retired teacher, Mrs Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun, in Abeokuta.
The suspect, identified as Alhaji Saburi Lateef Ayinde, popularly known as “Oki-Ocean,” was arrested on October 19, 2026, following months of investigation into the incident. .
Police said the victim’s body was discovered in the toilet of her residence in Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, Abeokuta, on February 28, a day after she reportedly attended a retirement celebration organised by her colleagues.
According to the police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased was allegedly strangled and attacked with a machete during an altercation.
The suspect reportedly linked the incident to a financial dispute involving ₦3.45 million allegedly entrusted to the deceased for safekeeping. He claimed he had expected her to lend him ₦1.5 million to purchase another vehicle.
However, detectives are working to verify the suspect’s account and establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the investigating officers for their efforts and said the suspect would be charged to court after the investigation is concluded. .