A landlord in Ogun State, Benjamin Apeh, reportedly died following an argument with his tenant over unpaid rent at Arigbagbu village, Sotubo, in the Sagamu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, on Tuesday.
According to Odutola, the matter was reported to the police by the daughter of the deceased, Precious Apeh, around 5:00 pm on Monday.
Odutola stated that Apeh had an argument with his tenant at 7:20 pm on Saturday over unpaid rent.
The police spokesperson said that Precious informed the police that around 6:30 am on Sunday, she heard her father arguing with the tenant in front of their house, where the tenant threatened to kill him.
“During the argument, Apeh collapsed and was rushed to NNPC Hospital, Mosimi but was later confirmed dead by the attending doctor.
“The suspect fled the scene, but efforts are underway to apprehend him.
“Detectives led by SP Temitope Fapohunda visited the scene, took photographs, and further updates will be communicated,” she said.
The PPRO noted that an investigation had commenced on the case.
Odutola explained that the deceased was deposited at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) Morgue, Sagamu.
