Decomposing body found in Ogun apartment

The Kemta Divisional Police of the Ogun State Police Command raised an alarm on Tuesday after the body of 45-year-old Tolulope Olusanya, a tenant, was found in a swollen state late Monday night.

According to The PUNCH’s exclusive report on Tuesday, the unpleasant stench emanating from the deceased’s body filled the residence, prompting the police to suspect that she may have taken her own life.

The landlord, Adebesin Adebayo, grew concerned after not seeing Olusanya for several days and reported her absence.

He contacted the Kemta Divisional Police station at around 8:15 PM on Monday.

The State Police Command Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the discovery, stating, “Worried about her well-being, he went to her apartment and noticed a strong, unpleasant odour coming from inside. The door to her apartment was locked inside, prompting him to raise the alarm.”

Upon receiving the report, Odutola explained that detectives from the Kemta Division arrived at the scene to find the apartment locked, with the foul smell still emanating through the window.

“The officers broke into the apartment and found Olusanya’s body lying on the bed, swollen, suggesting that she had been deceased for some time,” Odutola added.

She also noted that efforts to transport the body to the nearest hospital were delayed due to the lack of medical equipment to prevent potential infection.

“Attempts to collaborate with the local health authority and contact Olusanya’s family were unsuccessful,” Odutola continued. “No immediate relatives could be reached.”

The scene was subsequently secured, and the area was cordoned off while police detectives continued their investigation.

This discovery follows a similar incident on November 27, 2024, when Fatai Hamzat was found dead in his apartment on Oremeji Street, Ijeun Tuntun, Abeokuta.

According to reports, Hamzat’s neighbour had to force open the door after multiple knocks went unanswered, only to find the man hanging from a rope tied to a ceiling fan.

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