Why We Murdered Former OGTV Staff, Security Guard — Arrested Suspects

Why We Murdered Former OGTV Staff, Security Guard — Arrested Suspects

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a former employee of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Ms Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, following what authorities described as a painstaking investigation involving forensic analysis, intelligence gathering and technical tracking.

The breakthrough was announced on Thursday by the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, during a media briefing at the command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.

According to the police commissioner, the principal suspect, 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, confessed to masterminding the attack and recruiting two accomplices, Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36, to execute the operation.

Ojajuni disclosed that the tragic incident came to light on June 21, 2026, when officers attached to the Owode-Egba Police Station received a distress report regarding suspicious circumstances at the residence of the deceased.

“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,” he said.

Detectives who responded to the scene made a chilling discovery. The lifeless body of the security guard was found inside the security house, while Ms Oyesiku was discovered in a pool of blood within the main building.

Investigators also established that the deceased’s Lexus RX 330 Sports Utility Vehicle had been stolen from the premises, leading detectives to suspect that the attack may have been linked to robbery.

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The police subsequently launched a comprehensive investigation, deploying intelligence assets, technical tracking tools and forensic experts to identify those responsible and recover the stolen property.

Their efforts paid off the following day when the stolen Lexus SUV was recovered through intelligence-led operations. Although the suspects had removed the vehicle’s ignition key and registration number plates in an apparent attempt to conceal its identity, detectives recovered the original number plate hidden beneath one of the seats, enabling investigators to confirm ownership.

A major breakthrough in the case came through a handwritten note allegedly left behind by the suspects at the crime scene.

“One critical piece of evidence recovered from the scene was a handwritten note apparently left behind by the perpetrators. The note was subjected to forensic examination and analysis, which generated valuable investigative leads that significantly aided detectives in identifying and tracing those responsible for the crime,” Ojajuni revealed.

The forensic evidence, combined with intelligence gathered by detectives, led to the arrest of the principal suspect on June 24 at a construction site in the Ibara Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Abeokuta, where he was working as a labourer.

Subsequent operations resulted in the arrest of the two other suspects, effectively bringing into custody all individuals currently identified as having direct involvement in the double murder.

During interrogation, Philip allegedly confessed to participating in the killings and admitted recruiting the other suspects to carry out the attack.

According to the commissioner, the suspect told investigators that he planned the operation because of grievances he held against the deceased from the period he worked as a security guard under her employment.

“The suspect stated that the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku was intended to ‘teach her a lesson’,” Ojajuni said.

Police investigations indicate that the suspects carried out the attack on June 20, 2026. They allegedly overpowered the security guard, forced their way into the residence and attacked Ms Oyesiku before killing the guard and fleeing with the victim’s vehicle.

Further investigations led detectives to locations linked to the suspects, where several exhibits believed to have been used during the attack were recovered. These include a broken hammer, a cutlass, a wooden plank, a black pen and other items considered crucial to the investigation.

Ojajuni stressed that while the suspects had made useful statements and substantial evidence had been gathered, they remained entitled to fair hearing and due process under Nigerian law.

“The Ogun State Police Command wishes to emphasise that while the suspects have made useful statements and substantial evidence has been recovered in the course of the investigation, all suspects remain entitled to due process under the law,” he said.

The commissioner assured the public that investigators were working to consolidate evidence and ensure diligent prosecution of everyone connected to the crime.

“The Command remains committed to ensuring that justice is served and that all persons connected with this heinous crime are brought to book,” he added.

The gruesome killing of the former OGTV staff member and her security guard has sparked outrage across Ogun State, with residents, media professionals and civil society groups calling for swift prosecution of the suspects and justice for the victims.

The case has also renewed concerns about violent crimes targeting residents in private homes and highlighted the increasing role of forensic science, intelligence gathering and digital tracking in modern criminal investigations.

Police authorities said investigations remain ongoing and have not ruled out the possibility of additional arrests should new evidence emerge.

Why We Murdered Former OGTV Staff, Security Guard — Arrested Suspects