The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man, Basiru Rasheed Orelope, in connection with the death of a 35-year-old woman, Rukayat Rafiu.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, “the case was reported by Ademola Rasheed Adebayo (50), alongside Taoreed Olayiwola.
The complainant stated that the suspect brought the lifeless body of the deceased to his residence under circumstances considered suspicious.
Preliminary findings revealed that there were no visible marks of violence on the deceased’s body. The body has been forensically examined.
During interrogation, the suspect stated that the deceased was his customer who purchased KEDI supplement products from him.
He further explained that both of them had travelled to Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State, where he lodged her in his rented apartment.
According to him, he later discovered that the woman was gasping for breath while holding an inhaler. He reportedly rushed her for medical attention, where she was confirmed dead.
“The suspect subsequently conveyed the corpse to the deceased’s family residence in Ibadan, a development which raised suspicion and prompted the report to the Police.
“The corpse has been deposited at a morgue along Akala Express Road, Ibadan, for preservation and autopsy, while photographs have been taken.
“The suspect is currently in Police custody, and a thorough investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet and thorough investigation.
“The Command wishes to reassure members of the public that no stone will be left unturned in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident. Residents are urged to remain calm, law-abiding, and to cooperate with the Police by providing credible information that may assist in the ongoing investigation”, it was said.
