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 in the state, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed the arrests during a press briefing held on Thursday at the command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.
According to Ojajuni, the arrests were made following intensive intelligence gathering, technical tracking operations, and forensic investigations carried out by detectives probing the double homicide.
Oyesiku and Adetayo were found dead on June 21 at the retired broadcaster’s residence in the Owode-Egba area of Ogun State. A Lexus RX 330 vehicle belonging to the deceased was also reported missing from the premises.
The police commissioner said a report was received at the Owode-Egba Police Station at about 4 p.m. on June 21 regarding suspicious activities at Oyesiku’s residence.
“Preliminary information indicated that the front door of the residence had been partially damaged, while the security house within the compound was found locked, prompting immediate police intervention,” Ojajuni stated.
Detectives who responded to the scene discovered Adetayo’s lifeless body 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. 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,” the commissioner added.
Ojajuni disclosed that the stolen vehicle was recovered on June 22 through intelligence-led operations and technical tracking.
He further revealed that investigators recovered a handwritten note from the crime scene, which provided a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation.
The police said efforts are continuing to unravel the full circumstances surrounding the killings and ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.
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