The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of former OGTV broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo.
Addressing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed that the prime suspect, 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, confessed to masterminding the attack, claiming he wanted to “teach her a lesson” over grievances he allegedly had while working as her security guard.
The police began investigations after a resident reported suspicious activities at the deceased’s residence. Detectives who arrived at the scene found evidence of forced entry and signs of a struggle.
Adetayo’s body was discovered at the security post, while Oyesiku was found dead inside her apartment. Her stolen Lexus RX 330 was later recovered during intelligence-led operations.
According to the Commissioner, investigators found a handwritten note inside the recovered vehicle, which became a crucial lead. Forensic analysis of the note led to the arrest of Philip at a construction site in Ibara, Abeokuta.
Two other suspects, Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36, were subsequently arrested for their alleged roles in the crime.
Police said Philip confessed to recruiting the other suspects to execute the attack. He allegedly revealed that the trio overpowered the security guard before forcing him to grant them access into the house, where they attacked and killed Oyesiku before also murdering the guard.
The suspects reportedly fled with the deceased’s vehicle after the attack.
The Commissioner said detectives recovered several exhibits linked to the crime, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a wooden plank and a black pen. He added that investigations are ongoing and assured that all suspects would be prosecuted in line with the law while emphasising that they remain entitled to due process.
