Categories: Crime

Landlord Dies While Arguing With Tenant Over Unpaid Rent

A landlord in Aribabu village, Sotubo, Ogun State, Apeh Benjamin has been reported dead after a heated argument with his tenant.

According to reports, the argument was triggered by the tenant’s unpaid rent.

Sources said the tenant, simply identified as Emmanuel, during the argument, threatened to kill the landlord.

Confirming the incident, the Ogun State police command on Monday, said the landlord slumped and died at about 6:30 am on Sunday.

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The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, assured that investigations were on to ascertain the actual cause of the death.

“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,” she said.

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