Ogun Murder Suspect Reveals Why He Strangled and Mutilated Retired Woman

A disturbing murder case has emerged in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following the arrest of a 49-year-old transporter, Saburi Lateef, popularly known as Alhaji Oki Osan, in connection with the killing of a retired government worker, Mrs Adedotun Oluwaseun. The deceased, a former confidential secretary with the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, was allegedly strangled and repeatedly attacked with a machete inside her residence at Bode Olude community. According to the Ogun State Police Command, the 61-year-old woman was found dead on February 28, 2026, after failing to respond to calls from family members. The suspect was arrested on October 19, following months of investigation by detectives attached to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department.

During questioning, Lateef allegedly claimed that the killing resulted from a financial disagreement involving ₦3.45 million, which he said represented the remaining proceeds from the sale of his truck. He claimed that he had entrusted the money to the deceased after she allegedly promised to provide him with a loan to purchase another vehicle. According to his account, repeated requests for the money or the promised loan were unsuccessful, leaving him frustrated. The suspect admitted that he entered the woman’s residence by removing a burglary-proof section of a window while she was away. He further claimed that when she returned, an argument broke out, during which he strangled her before using a machete to inflict multiple injuries on her body. He also admitted that he had consumed alcohol before the incident. These claims remain subject to further police investigation and legal proceedings.

In an even more disturbing development, the suspect reportedly returned to the deceased’s residence after her death and joined other visitors in mourning with her family. However, the victim’s eldest daughter, Taiwo Atanda, said the family did not know Lateef and had never seen him with their mother before the murder. She explained that the first time she personally encountered him was after her mother’s death, when he reportedly appeared among the mourners. According to her account, the family became worried when their mother failed to make her usual morning calls. After attempts to reach her proved unsuccessful, a neighbour was contacted to check on her. The neighbour and another resident subsequently discovered her body in the toilet area of her home, bearing multiple machete wounds. The daughter also disputed the suspect’s claims about the financial arrangement, insisting that her mother had never informed the family about keeping millions of naira for him.

The deceased’s family has called on the Ogun State Government and the police to ensure that justice is served and that every aspect of the murder is thoroughly investigated. The Ogun State Police Command, through its spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the breakthrough and commended officers for their persistence and professionalism. Commissioner of Police, CP Olubode Ojajuni, also reiterated the command’s commitment to investigating serious crimes and ensuring that offenders face the law. The suspect is expected to be charged in court after the investigation is concluded. The case has raised serious concerns about personal safety, unresolved financial disputes and the importance of resolving disagreements through lawful means rather than violence.