The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a woman, Adeola Adewale, in connection with the murder of a 65-year-old man, Mr. Adebayo, at a service apartment in the Abule Egba area of the state, PUNCH ONLINE reports.

This was according to a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday.

According to Hundeyin, preliminary findings indicated that the deceased had checked into the apartment on March 27, 2025.

“The Lagos State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a recent homicide case reported at Oko-Oba Division. On 29th March 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 27th March 2025, at about 5:20 p.m., an unidentified female, in the company of the deceased, rented a service apartment. A few hours later, the woman left the premises in possession of the deceased’s car and other personal valuables, informing the housekeeper that she would return shortly, “the statement partly read.

The woman, however, did not return. The following day, during a routine check, the body of the man was discovered.

“However, during a routine check on 28th March 2025, the lifeless body of the male victim was discovered within 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 intensive efforts commenced to locate the fleeing suspect.”

He added that after weeks of investigation, detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department tracked down and arrested the suspect on Friday night.

"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. yesterday, 26th April 2025, at Oko-Oba, Lagos. The suspect identified herself as one Adeola Adewale confessed to administering a malt drink laced with a poisonous substance to the deceased, which ultimately led to his death.”

Further investigations revealed the identity of the victim as Mr. Adebayo, a 65-year-old male.

“Further discreet investigation revealed the identity of the deceased as Mr. Adebayo, male, aged 65 years. The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue to unravel further details surrounding the incident. Updates on this case will be provided in due course.”

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh, assured residents of the command’s dedication to protecting lives and property while warning criminals to desist or face the full weight of the law.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reiterates the commitment of the Command to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of the state. The Command also warns that individuals engaging in criminal activities will be identified, arrested, diligently pursued, and brought to justice, “the statement concluded.