Landlord Alerts Police After He Noticed Tenant’s Door Had Been Locked for Days, He Was Found Dead
- The Kemta Divisional Police under the Ogun State Police Command discovered the swollen body of 45-year-old tenant Tolulope Olusanya in Abeokuta, prompting an investigation
- The landlord raised the alarm after not seeing Olusanya for several days, leading police to break into her locked apartment
- This incident follows a similar case in November 2024, when another individual was found dead in his Abeokuta apartment
The Kemta Divisional Police under the Ogun State Police Command have raised an alarm following the discovery of the swollen body of 45-year-old Tolulope Olusanya, a tenant, late Monday night.
The police suspect that the deceased might have hurt himself, as the stench from the body permeated the residence on Shittu Street, Madojutimi Abiola Way, Abeokuta.
Landlord alerts police after finding out tenant’s door has been locked. Photo credit: PoliceNG/XSource: Getty Images
Discovery and Investigation
The landlord, Adebesin Adebayo, reported Olusanya’s disappearance to the Kemta Divisional Police station around 8:15 PM on Monday.
Concerned about her well-being, Adebayo noticed a strong, unpleasant odor coming from her apartment, which was locked from the inside.
Upon receiving the report, detectives from the Kemta Division arrived at the scene and broke into the apartment, finding Olusanya’s swollen body lying on the bed, suggesting she had been deceased for some time.
Challenges and Ongoing Investigation
Efforts to transport Olusanya’s body to the nearest hospital were hindered by a lack of medical equipment to prevent potential infection.
Attempts to collaborate with the local health authority and contact Olusanya’s family were also unsuccessful, as no immediate relatives could be reached.
The scene was secured and cordoned off, with police detectives continuing their investigation.
Similar Incident
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.
Hamzat’s neighbor reportedly forced open the door after repeated knocks went unanswered and found Hamzat’s body hanging from a rope tied to the ceiling fan.
The police are urging residents to report any suspicious activities or concerns about their neighbors to prevent such tragic occurrences in the future.
Nigerian Force
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria, tasked with maintaining public order, protecting lives and property, and preventing and detecting crime.
Established in 1930, the NPF operates under the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Nigeria Police Council. The force is organized into various departments and specialized units, including the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Anti-Robbery Squad, and the National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC), to address specific areas of crime and ensure effective policing across the country.
Man Found Dead in His room
TheTalk.NG reported that a female lawyer on X has cried out for help after her friend’s brother who left Nigeria for Canada in December 2023 was recently found dead.
The lawyer, @Addlinbaby, said the police found the young man dead in his room on Tuesday, February 25. @Addlinbaby narrated that his family got worried after they could not reach him for four days and informed the police.
The police got to his apartment and found his lifeless body. She urged the Nigerian embassy to step into the matter as the circumstances surrounding his demise are fishy.
Source: TheTalk.NG
