- Suspect Confesses, Names Accomplices in Murder of Ex-OGTV Broadcaster
- Security Guard Killed to ‘Teach Her a Lesson’
- Lexus Car Recovered
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Mrs. Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, at her residence in Owode-Egba.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed the arrests on Thursday during a press briefing in Abeokuta, saying the breakthrough followed intelligence gathering, technical tracking operations and forensic analysis.
Ojajuni said officers attached to the Owode-Egba Police Station received a distress report at about 4:00 p.m. on June 21 after the front door of Oyesiku’s residence was found partially damaged, while the security post within the compound was locked.
According to him, Adetayo’s body was discovered inside the security house, while Oyesiku was found lying in a pool of blood in the living room of the main building.
“The crime scene was scientifically processed,” the police commissioner said, adding that the deceased’s Lexus RX 330 vehicle was missing from the premises, prompting investigators to suspect robbery and murder.
He said the vehicle was recovered on June 22 through intelligence-led and technical tracking operations.
Ojajuni disclosed that detectives also recovered a handwritten note allegedly left behind by the perpetrators, which was subjected to forensic examination and provided useful leads.
“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,” he said.
The police chief identified the principal suspect as 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, who was arrested on June 24 at a construction site in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, where he was working as a labourer.
Further investigations led to the arrest of two other suspects, Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36.
Ojajuni said Philip confessed to participating in the killings and admitted recruiting the two others to carry out the crime.
“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 stated.
The suspect reportedly told investigators that he planned the attack because of grievances stemming from the period he worked as a security guard for the deceased.
“The suspect stated that the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku was intended to teach her a lesson,” Ojajuni said.
According to the police, the suspects overpowered Adetayo on June 20 and used him to gain access to Oyesiku’s residence before attacking and killing both victims.
Ojajuni said several exhibits linked to the crime, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank and a black pen, were recovered during the investigation.
He assured residents that investigations were ongoing to consolidate evidence and ensure diligent prosecution of all suspects connected to the case.
“The Ogun State Police Command wishes to emphasise that while the suspects have made useful statements and substantial evidence has been recovered in the course of the investigation, all suspects remain entitled to due process under the law,” he added.
The commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to securing justice for the victims and bringing all those responsible for the killings to book.
