Police Arrest Three Over Murder Of Ex-OGTV Broadcaster, Security Guard
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former security guard, in connection with the murder of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.
Ojajuni said the suspects were arrested following intensive intelligence gathering, technical tracking operations and forensic investigations carried out by detectives.
Oyesiku and Adetayo were found dead at the broadcaster’s residence in Owode-Egba on June 21, while her Lexus RX 330 vehicle was missing from the compound.
According to the police commissioner, officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at the residence and discovered that the front door had been partially damaged, while the security house was locked.
Detectives found Adetayo’s body inside the security house and Oyesiku lying in a pool of blood in the living room of the main building.
“The crime scene was scientifically processed. Preliminary investigation further revealed that a Lexus RX 330 vehicle belonging to the deceased was missing from the compound, raising suspicion of robbery and murder,” Ojajuni said.
He revealed that the stolen vehicle was recovered on June 22 through intelligence-led and technical tracking operations.
A handwritten note recovered from the scene also provided crucial leads after it was subjected to forensic examination.
“One critical piece of evidence recovered from the scene was a handwritten note apparently left behind by the perpetrators. The note was subjected to forensic examination and analysis, which generated valuable investigative leads that significantly aided detectives in identifying and tracing those responsible for the crime,” he said.
The principal suspect, identified as 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, was arrested on June 24 at a construction site in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta.
Further operations led to the arrest of Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36.
Ojajuni said Philip confessed to participating in the killings and admitted recruiting the two other suspects.
“Further follow-up operations by detectives of the command led to the successful arrest of Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola and Sobu Obafunsho, thereby bringing into custody all identified suspects directly linked to the criminal conspiracy.
“During interrogation, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip made a confessional statement, admitting his involvement in the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku. He further disclosed that he had recruited Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola and Sobu Obafunsho to participate in the crime,” he said.
The suspect reportedly told investigators that he planned the attack because of grievances from the period he worked as Oyesiku’s security guard.
“The suspect stated that the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku was intended to ‘teach her a lesson,’” Ojajuni added.
According to the police commissioner, the suspects carried out the attack on June 20 by first overpowering Adetayo and using him to gain access to the residence.
“According to the statement, they first overpowered the security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, and used him to gain access to the residence. Upon gaining entry, they attacked Madam Olakitan Oyesiku and subsequently murdered the security guard.
“After committing the crime, the suspects fled the scene with the deceased’s Lexus RX 330 vehicle, which was later recovered through intelligence-led and technical tracking operations at the Onikolobo area of Ogun State,” he said.
Police also recovered a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank, a black pen and other items linked to the investigation.
Ojajuni said investigations were ongoing and assured residents that the command would ensure diligent prosecution of all suspects connected with the killings.
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