The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, at her residence in Ogun State.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abeokuta on Thursday, Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, said the principal suspect, 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, confessed that he orchestrated the attack to “teach her a lesson” over grievances from his time working for the deceased.
According to the police commissioner, the incident was reported on June 21 after suspicious circumstances were observed at Oyesiku’s residence. Officers who responded to the scene discovered Adetayo’s body inside the security house and Oyesiku’s body in a pool of blood within the main building.
Investigators also found that Oyesiku’s Lexus RX 330 had been stolen, prompting a full-scale investigation involving intelligence gathering, forensic analysis, and technical tracking.
Police said the stolen vehicle was recovered the following day through tracking operations. Although the suspects had removed the number plates and ignition key in an apparent attempt to conceal the vehicle’s identity, detectives found the registration plate hidden under a seat, confirming ownership.
Ojajuni revealed that a handwritten note allegedly left at the crime scene provided a major breakthrough. Forensic examination of the note generated critical leads that helped detectives identify and track down the suspects.
The principal suspect was arrested on June 24 at a construction site in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta. Subsequent operations led to the arrest of two alleged accomplices, Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36.
During interrogation, Philip reportedly admitted involvement in the killings and told investigators he recruited the other two suspects to participate in the attack.
Police said the suspects allegedly struck on June 20, first overpowering the security guard and using him to gain access to the residence before attacking Oyesiku. The security guard was later killed, according to investigators.
After the murders, the suspects allegedly fled with the victim’s vehicle, which was later recovered in the Onikolobo area through intelligence-led operations.
Further searches based on information provided by the suspects led to the recovery of several items believed to be connected to the crime, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank, and a black pen.
The police said investigations are ongoing and stressed that all suspects remain entitled to due process. The command assured the public that everyone connected to the killings would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Ojajuni reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring justice for the victims and bringing all those involved in the crime to account.
