- Three Arraigned Over Murder Of Ex-OGTV Broadcaster, Security Guard
- The suspects are Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, 22, Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36
- The stolen Lexus RX330 was later recovered through intelligence-led operations in the Onikolobo area of Ogun State
An Abeokuta Magistrate Court has remanded three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged murder of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspects were arraigned on Monday before Magistrate Court 3, Isabo, Abeokuta, following investigations into the killings at Oyesiku’s residence.
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The case was not taken on its merits, as the court ordered that the defendants be remanded pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The suspects are Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, 22, Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36.
Police had launched an investigation after residents reported suspicious activities at Oyesiku’s residence in Abeokuta.
Detectives who visited the scene reportedly discovered signs of forced entry and a struggle. Adetayo’s body was found at the security post, while Oyesiku was later discovered dead inside the house. Her Lexus RX330 SUV, initially declared missing, was later recovered during the investigation.
According to the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, investigators made a breakthrough after recovering a note inside the stolen vehicle, which was subjected to forensic analysis and led to the arrest of the prime suspect.
Philip was arrested on June 24 at a construction site in Ibara, Abeokuta, where he was working as a labourer.
Further investigations led to the arrest of Ayoola, a security guard, and Obafunsho, a bricklayer.
Police alleged that Philip confessed to coordinating the attack over grievances he had while working as Oyesiku’s security guard, claiming he intended to “teach her a lesson.”
Investigators also alleged that the suspects overpowered Adetayo before using him to gain access to Oyesiku’s residence, where both victims were allegedly killed.
The stolen Lexus RX330 was later recovered through intelligence-led operations in the Onikolobo area of Ogun State.
Police also recovered exhibits, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank and a black pen, from locations linked to the suspects.
The matter was adjourned while the suspects remain in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.
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