By Deborah Nnamdi
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 35-year-old Mrs. Adeola Adewale for allegedly poisoning 65-year-old Mr. Adebayo to death in a service apartment in the Abule-Egba area of the state.
According to a statement from the police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on March 27, 2025, Adeola and Mr. Adebayo rented a service apartment together. However, a few hours later, Adeola left with Adebayo’s car and personal belongings, telling the housekeeper she would return shortly.
Later, during a routine check, Mr. Adebayo’s lifeless body was discovered in the apartment. An empty syringe, two empty malt drink cans, and two water bottles were found nearby.
CSP Hundeyin confirmed that Adeola was arrested on April 26, 2025, in the Oko-Oba area of Lagos, where she confessed to the crime at the Oko-Oba Police Division.
The statement reads in part: “On March 29, 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 March 27, 2025, at about 5:20 p.m., an unidentified female, in the company of the deceased, rented a service apartment. A few hours later, she left the premises with the deceased’s car and personal belongings, informing the housekeeper that she would return shortly.
“However, during a routine check on March 28, 2025, the lifeless body of the male victim was discovered in 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 an intensive investigation began to locate the fleeing suspect.
“Following a detailed and painstaking investigation by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), the suspect was apprehended at about 9:30 p.m. on April 26, 2025, in the Oko-Oba area. She identified herself as Adeola Adewale, female, 35 years old.
“During interrogation, Adeola confessed to administering a malt drink laced with a poisonous substance to the deceased, which led to his death. Further investigations confirmed the identity of the deceased as Mr. Adebayo, male, aged 65.
The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue to uncover further details surrounding the incident. Updates will be provided in due course.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reiterates the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. He also warned that anyone involved in criminal activities will be identified, arrested, and brought to justice.”
