Ogun State Police Command has arrested the main suspect in the killing of a 61-year-old retired teacher, Mrs Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun, nearly eight months after the crime shocked residents of Abeokuta.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, announced the development in a statement on Friday, saying the suspect, Alhaji Saburi Lateef Ayinde, popularly known as “OKI-OCEAN”, was arrested on October 19, 2026, after months of investigation.
According to the statement, the case was transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, where detectives carried out further investigations that led to the suspect’s arrest.
Police said the retired teacher was found dead in the toilet of her home at Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, Abeokuta, on February 28, 2026, a day after she returned from her retirement celebration organised by her colleagues.
Investigators said preliminary findings showed that the victim was allegedly strangled and attacked with a machete during an altercation with the suspect.
The statement added that the suspect reportedly confessed to the killing and claimed the incident was linked to a financial transaction with the deceased. He alleged that he had entrusted ₦3.45 million to her for safekeeping, with an understanding that she would lend him ₦1.5 million to buy another vehicle.
Police said detectives are still working to verify the suspect’s claims and establish the full circumstances surrounding the murder.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the investigating officers for their persistence, professionalism and commitment in solving the case.
He reiterated the command’s determination to investigate serious crimes thoroughly, ensure accountability and bring offenders to justice through lawful prosecution.
Police confirmed that the suspect would be charged to court after the investigation is concluded.
The command also urged residents to settle disputes through lawful means and report suspicious or criminal activities promptly, assuring the public that every credible information would be treated professionally.
