Tenant Dies After Rent Dispute With Landlord In Oyo

By Owolabi Ayobami | 1 min read | Gistreel | 3 weeks ago | 1293 views

A tenant named Olayeni has died after a heated argument with his landlord over rent payment in the Oriyangi area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to the Oyo State Police Command, the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, as stated in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) page on Sunday.

The police stated that the landlord had called a friend to mediate during the dispute, but the situation escalated into violence.

The statement explained, “On September 3, 2025, a tragic event in Ibadan’s Oriyangi area resulted in a tenant’s death after a dispute with his landlord over rent payments. During the altercation, the landlord’s associate allegedly struck the tenant, Olayeni, leading to his collapse. Emergency responders arrived promptly, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.”

The command confirmed that the landlord and his associate have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.

“The suspects have been arrested, and a thorough investigation is underway. The Oyo State Police Command expresses condolences to the victim’s family and assures that justice will be served,” the statement concluded.