A tragic incident unfolded in Ogun State on the night of December 18, 2024, when a married woman, Serifatu Disu, suddenly collapsed and died in the apartment of a 65-year-old man, Olalekan Ogunjobi.
The incident occurred at midnight in the Ago-Iwoye area, specifically at Fatima Castle in Konigba, where Disu had reportedly visited Ogunjobi.
Although the exact nature of their relationship remains unclear, police confirmed that the 60-year-old woman complained of chest pains shortly after arriving at Ogunjobi’s apartment.
At 12:40 a.m., Disu began experiencing severe chest pain and stepped outside the room. It was there that she suddenly collapsed.
Despite Ogunjobi’s attempts to revive her, including administering first aid, Disu lost consciousness and tragically passed away shortly after.
Police were notified immediately, and officers from the Ago-Iwoye Division responded quickly to the scene.
Speaking on the incident, Ogun State Police Spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Omolola Odutola, confirmed that Ogunjobi was taken into custody for questioning.
“Olalekan Ogunjobi, a 65-year-old resident of Fatima Castle, Konigba, Ago-Iwoye, stated that Serifatu Disu, a 60-year-old woman and a friend of his, left her husband’s home to visit him late at night,” Odutola said.
She added, “Around 12:40 a.m., she began complaining of chest pain. Shortly after stepping outside, she collapsed and lost consciousness. Despite efforts to revive her, they were unsuccessful.”
The police spokesperson revealed that the body had been removed and taken to Ijebu-Ode General Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
“The Crime Branch of the Ago-Iwoye Division has launched a preliminary investigation,” Odutola said. “Olalekan has been taken into custody for further questioning.”
As the investigation progresses, police are working to determine whether there were any foul play or suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
The tragic incident has raised concerns in the local community, where many are left questioning the circumstances leading up to the woman’s sudden and unexplained death.
This incident bears similarities to another mysterious death in the area just weeks earlier. On December 3, 22-year-old Joseph Prince was arrested after his girlfriend, Agala Peace, died under suspicious circumstances in Ota.
Prince had been transporting Peace to the hospital when she passed away unexpectedly.
Both cases have left the public in shock and have drawn attention to the increasing number of unexplained deaths in the region.
Family and friends of Serifatu Disu have expressed their grief over her sudden death, with many questioning the true cause of her collapse.
Her husband, whose name has not been revealed, is reportedly devastated by the loss, especially given the circumstances surrounding her death.
The community in Ago-Iwoye is now awaiting further updates from the police investigation to shed light on the cause of Disu’s sudden death.
As the investigation continues, questions remain about the relationship between Ogunjobi and Disu, and whether any foul play was involved in the events leading to her collapse and death.