A swollen body of 45-year-old woman, Tolulope Olusanya, a tenant, was discovered late Monday night, the Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday has disclosed.
According to the police, the landlord identified as Adebesin Adebayo had raised the alarm when the deceased was not seen around Shittu Street, Madojutimi Abiola Way, Abeokuta, for several days, with the command suspecting that the deceased might have committed suicide.
Following his concern, the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the discovery, said Adebayo reported to the Kemta Divisional Police station around 8:15 PM on Monday.
“Worried about her well-being, he went to her apartment and noticed a strong, unpleasant odour coming from inside. The door to her apartment was locked inside, prompting him to raise the alarm.
“Upon receiving the report, detectives from the Kemta Division arrived at the scene and discovered that the apartment was still locked, and the foul odour persisted through the window.
“The officers broke into the apartment and found Olusanya’s body lying on the bed, swollen, suggesting that she had been deceased for some time,” Odutola stated
She added that efforts to transport her body to the nearest hospital were hindered by a lack of medical equipment to prevent potential infection.
Odutola further said attempts to collaborate with the local health authority and contact Olusanya’s family were unsuccessful, saying, “No immediate relatives could be reached.”
She, however, added that the scene was secured and cordoned off the area as police detectives continued their investigation.
A similar incident occurred on November 27, 2024, when a man named Fatai Hamzat was discovered dead in his apartment on Oremeji Street, Ijeun Tuntun, in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
The deceased’s neighbour reportedly forced open the door after repeated knocks went unanswered and discovered Hamzat’s body hanging from a rope tied to the ceiling fan.
