The Ultimate Betrayal: Man Murders Lover for Land Money

What was supposed to be a step toward a better life for 30-year-old Abosede Adesanya and her five children ended in a horrific act of violence. Kazeem Adebayo, 47, a resident of Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, is currently in police custody following the gruesome discovery of Abosede’s body buried in a shallow grave—inside his own bedroom.

​The Plot of Greed

​The tragedy began when Abosede’s 84-year-old mother, Amoke, sold a plot of land to fund the construction of a modest two-bedroom flat. Adebayo, who was in a relationship with Abosede, had positioned himself as a trusted confidant, even signing as a witness during the land sale documents.

​Exploiting this trust, Adebayo lured Abosede to his house under the guise of helping her secure a new property. He instructed her to bring the ₦530,000 cash realized from the sale.

​A Brutal End

​Upon her arrival, the atmosphere of romance turned lethal. Adebayo allegedly attacked the mother of five, striking her over the head with a heavy wooden pestle. Despite her cries for help, Abosede succumbed to her injuries.

​In a calculated attempt to hide his crime, Adebayo:

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• ​Buried the victim in a shallow grave dug within his room.
• ​Hid ₦500,000 of the stolen money in his ceiling.
• ​Used ₦30,000 to immediately settle a personal debt.

​Investigation and Discovery

​When Abosede failed to return home, her frantic mother reached out to Adebayo. He initially denied any knowledge of her whereabouts, maintaining a calm facade even as a formal report was lodged with the police.

​The breakthrough came when the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). During a forensic search of Adebayo’s residence, detectives noticed irregularities on the floor of his room. The subsequent excavation revealed Abosede’s remains, ending a desperate search with a tragic confirmation.

​”He didn’t just take her life; he took the future of five children and the peace of an 84-year-old woman,” a community member remarked during the police briefing.

​The suspect is expected to be charged with murder and armed robbery as soon as investigations are concluded.