The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man accused of strangling and hacking a 61-year-old retired teacher, Mrs Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun, to death over a financial dispute, a day after she reportedly celebrated her retirement.
The suspect, Alhaji Saburi Lateef Ayinde, popularly known as “OKI-OCEAN”, was arrested on October 19, 2026, following investigations into the murder, which occurred at the deceased’s residence in Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, Abeokuta, on February 27.
The retired teacher’s lifeless body was discovered in the toilet of her residence on February 28, a day after she reportedly attended a retirement celebration organised by her colleagues.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the deceased was allegedly strangled and attacked with a machete during an altercation with the suspect.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect reportedly confessed to the killing and linked it to a financial disagreement between him and the deceased.
Saburi allegedly claimed that he had entrusted ₦3.45 million to the retired teacher for safekeeping, with an understanding that she would lend him ₦1.5 million to purchase another vehicle.
The police said detectives were working to verify the suspect’s claims and establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing.
The suspect was arrested by detectives attached to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, after the case was transferred for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the investigating officers for their persistence and professionalism in cracking the case.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to investigating serious crimes and ensuring that offenders face the law.
The police said the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
