Landlord collapses, dies after argument with tenant over unpaid rent

A landlord, Benjamin Apeh, has died after he collapsed during an argument with his tenant over unpaid rent at Arigbabu Village, Sotubo in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The incident was confirmed by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Odutola, in a statement, said the incident occurred on Sunday, June 2.

Odutola noted that a suspected murder case was reported at about 5 p.m. on Monday by the daughter of the deceased, Precious Apeh.

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The police spokesperson stated that the daughter of the landlord informed the police that her father had an argument with the tenant at about 7:20 p.m. on Saturday over unpaid house rent.

Odutola said Precious further told the police that at about 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, she heard her father again arguing with the tenant, who threatened to kill him.

She said: ”During the argument, Apeh collapsed and was rushed to NNPC Hospital, Mosimi, but was later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

”The suspect fled the scene, but efforts are underway to apprehend him.”

Odutola added that the body of the deceased has been deposited at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) Morgue in Sagamu.

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