Suspect arrested over murder of retired teacher in Ogun State

Author: James OgunnaikePublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Suspect arrested over murder of retired teacher in Ogun State

Ogun State police have arrested Alhaji Saburi Lateef Ayinde, known as “Oki-Ocean,” in connection with the murder of 61-year-old retired teacher Adedotun Adeteju Oluwaseun. Her body was found in the toilet of her home in Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, near Abeokuta, on February 28, 2026. Police said she was allegedly strangled and attacked with a machete during an altercation; the suspect reportedly confessed and cited a financial dispute involving ₦3.45 million and a proposed ₦1.5 million loan. Detectives are still corroborating his account, and he is expected to be charged after the investigation concludes.

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