By Uzair Adam Imam
A landlord, Benjamin Apeh, has tragically died after collapsing during an argument with his tenant over unpaid rent.
The incident occurred on Sunday at Arigbabu Village, Sotubo, in the Sagamu local government area of Ogun.
“The suspect fled the scene, but efforts are underway to apprehend him,” said SP Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer, Police Command, Ogun.
According to the police, the argument started on Saturday evening and continued on Sunday morning, with the tenant threatening to kill the landlord.
“At around 6:30 a.m., on Sunday, she (the daughter of the deceased) heard her father again arguing with the tenant, who threatened to kill him,” said Odutola.
Unfortunately, the landlord collapsed and was rushed to NNPC Hospital, Mosimi, where he was pronounced dead. “He was later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty,” said Odutola.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) Morgue, Sagamu.