The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Alhaji Saburi Lateef Ayinde, popularly known as Oki-Ocean, in connection with the murder of a 61-year-old retired teacher, Mrs Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun, in Abeokuta.
The suspect was arrested on October 19, 2026, following sustained investigations into the killing of the retired teacher at her residence in Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, Abeokuta.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, October 23, 2026.
According to the statement, 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.
Babaseyi said the case was subsequently transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation, leading to the arrest of the principal suspect.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that she was allegedly strangled and attacked with a machete during an altercation with the suspect,” Babaseyi said.
“The suspect reportedly confessed to the killing and linked the incident to financial dealings with the deceased, claiming that he had entrusted N3,450,000 to her for safekeeping, with an understanding that she would lend him N1,500,000 towards purchasing another vehicle.”
He added that detectives were working to corroborate his account and establish the full circumstances surrounding the murder.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the investigating officers for their persistence, professionalism and commitment to securing a breakthrough.
The CP reiterated the command’s resolve to pursue serious crimes through diligent investigation, ensure accountability and bring offenders to justice through lawful prosecution.
He said the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation. The command urged residents to resolve disputes lawfully and promptly report criminal activities, assuring the public that credible information would be acted upon professionally.