Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a principal suspect identified as Alhaji Saburi Lateef Ayinde, in connection with the alleged murder of a retired teacher.

The suspect, popular known as ‘Oki-Ocean’ was arrested on October 19, 2026, following investigation into the death of the 61-year-old retired teacher.

The teacher was killed at her residence in Agbaakin Emere, Bode-Olude, Abeokuta, on 27th February 2026.

Spokesperson of the Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta, yesterday.

Babaseyi explained that the suspect allegedly attacked the victim with cutlass and eventually strangled her to death during an altercation.

He explained further that the deceased’s lifeless body was discovered in the toilet of her residence on 28th February 2026, a day after she reportedly returned from a retirement celebration organised by her colleagues.

Babaseyi said the suspect later confessed to the killing, saying that he had financial dealings with the deceased.

According to him, the suspect had entrusted ₦3.45 million to the retired teacher for safekeeping, with an agreement that she would lend him ₦1.5 million to purchase another vehicle.

He said that detectives are working to corroborate the suspect’s account and establish the full circumstances surrounding the murder.

However, the State’s Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni commended the investigating officers for their persistence, professionalism and commitment to securing a breakthrough.

Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s resolve to pursue serious crimes through diligent investigation, ensure accountability and bring offenders to justice through lawful prosecution.

“The suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation” he said .

The commissioner urged the residents to resolve disputes lawfully and promptly report criminal activities, assuring the public that credible information will be acted upon professionally.