The Lagos State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a recent homicide case reported at Oko-Oba Division, reports thegazellenews.com
The main suspect, a 35-year-old woman named Adeola Adewale has been arrested and is being interrogated by the police.
Thegazellenews.com reports further that the suspect had confessed to lacing the malt drink she gave the deceased man, 65-year-old Adebayo with poisonous substance which eventually led to his death.
Both Adebayo and Adeola had lodged into the service apartment on Thursday, 27 March, 2025 only for the lady to leave the service apartment few hours later with the deceased’s car and other personal valuables telling the housekeeper that she will soon come back.
Adebayo’s corpse was discovered the following day during a routine check by the service apartment officials.
According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement on Sunday, 27 April, 2025, “On Saturday, 29 March 2025, the Command received a report of the murder of an unidentified man at a service apartment in the Abule Egba area. Preliminary investigations revealed that on 27th March 2025, at about 5:20 p.m., an unidentified female, in company of the deceased, rented a service apartment. A few hours later, the woman left the premises in possession of the deceased’s car and other personal valuables, informing the housekeeper that she would return shortly.
“However, during a routine check on 28th March 2025, the lifeless body of the male victim was discovered within the apartment. At the scene, investigators recovered an empty syringe, two empty cans of malt drink, and two bottles of water. The body was subsequently evacuated and deposited at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) mortuary for autopsy, while intensive efforts commenced to locate the fleeing suspect.
“Following detailed and painstaking investigation by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), the suspect was apprehended at about 9:30 p.m. yesterday, 26th April 2025, at Oko-Oba, Lagos. The suspect identified herself as one Adeola Adewale, female, aged 35 years.
“During interrogation, Adeola Adewale confessed to administering a malt drink laced with a poisonous substance to the deceased, which ultimately led to his death. Further discreet investigation revealed the identity of the deceased as Mr. Adebayo, male, aged 65 years.
“The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue to unravel further details surrounding the incident. Updates on this case will be provided in due course.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reiterates the commitment of the Command to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of the state. The Command also warns that individuals engaging in criminal activities will be identified, arrested, diligently pursued and brought to justice”.
