Transporter Confesses to Murdering Retired Civil Servant

Saburi Lateef, a 49-year-old transporter in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has allegedly confessed to the murder of retired civil servant Mrs Adedotun Oluwaseun over a dispute involving N3.45 million. Lateef, known as Alhaji Oki Osan, was arrested approximately 10 months after Oluwaseun was found dead in her residence at Bode Olude community.

The deceased, a retired confidential secretary with the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, was reportedly strangled and had multiple machete wounds on her body. Investigations by the Ogun State Police Command, led by Commissioner Olubode Ojajuni, initially yielded no clear leads until detectives intensified their efforts.

Lateef claimed he had known Oluwaseun for about 10 years and alleged she owed him money from the sale of his broken-down truck. He admitted to gaining access to her home and claimed an argument ensued, leading to her murder.

However, Oluwaseun's family denied any financial dealings with Lateef and expressed shock over her death.