Ogun Landlord Dies During Argument With Tenant Over Rent

A landlord, Apeh Benjamin has died following a heated argument with his tenant in Aribabu village, Sotubo, Ogun State.

The argument, according to report, was triggered by the tenant’s unpaid rent.

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The tenant, simply identified as Emmanuel, had in the process, threatened to kill the landlord.

The Ogun State police command, on Monday, said Benjamin slumped and died at about 6:30 am on Sunday.

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Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesman, assured that investigations were on to ascertain the actual cause of the death.

She said: “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.”