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The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man, Basiru Rasheed Orelope, in connection with the death of a 35-year-old woman, Rukayat Rafiu.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He said the case was reported by Ademola Rasheed Adebayo and Taoreed Olayiwola after Orelope brought Rafiu’s lifeless body to her family residence in Ibadan.
According to the police, preliminary findings showed no visible marks of violence on the deceased.
The suspect told investigators that Rafiu was his customer who purchased KEDI supplement products from him. He said they both travelled to Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State, where he lodged her in his rented apartment.
Orelope claimed he later discovered the woman gasping for breath while holding an inhaler. He said he rushed her for medical attention, where she was confirmed dead.
Police said the suspect subsequently transported the corpse to the deceased’s family home in Ibadan, a move that raised suspicion and prompted a report to authorities.
The body has been deposited at a morgue along Akala Express Road, Ibadan, for preservation and autopsy, while photographs have been taken.
The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a discreet and thorough investigation.
The command assured the public that no stone would be left unturned in uncovering the facts of the case, urging residents to remain calm, law-abiding, and to provide any useful information that could assist the investigation.
