Police confirm death of broadcaster, security guard in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of a retired broadcaster with the state-owned television station, Ms Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the incident was reported at the Owode Egba Division on Sunday by a resident of Iyana Agodo Village.
He said the resident raised the alarm over suspicious activity at the residence of the late broadcaster.
Babaseyi stated that a preliminary assessment at the scene, following the deployment of police detectives, revealed signs of forced entry and disturbance.
The statement reads: “During a thorough search of the premises, the corpse of the security guard was discovered within the security post, while the body of Ms Oyesiku was later found inside her apartment. The victim’s vehicle was also observed missing from the premises.”
He said an intensive investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident has been launched on the orders of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni.
He added that the Commissioner of Police has directed detectives to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the heinous act, while ensuring that all those involved are brought to justice.
The PPRO further said that surveillance and intelligence-led operations have been expanded across relevant locations as part of ongoing proactive measures.
