The Ogun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a landlord identified as Apeh Benjamin.
Benjamin died after a heated argument with his tenant, identified as Emmanuel, in Aribabu village, Sotubo, Ogun State.
The argument was triggered by Emmanuel’s unpaid rent, and threats to kill the landlord during the heated argument.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the state command’s spokesman, Omolola Odutola, said the landlord slumped and died at about 6:30 am on Sunday.
She assured that investigations were on to ascertain the actual cause of the death.
She said, “One Apeh Benjamin of Aribabu village, Sotubo Ogun State a landlord slumped, and died at about 0630hrs on 2nd of June, over a heated argument with one Emmanuel his tenant who threatened to kill his landlord, over indebted rent.
“Investigation is on.”
