The Ogun State Police Command has disclosed that the prime suspect in the alleged killing of an ex-OGTV broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her guard, Pelumi Adetayo, said he allegedly orchestrated the plan to “teach her a lesson.”
The state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing held at the command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.
PUNCH Metro had earlier reported that the command commenced an investigation into the deaths after a resident raised an alarm over suspicious activities at the deceased’s residence.
Our correspondent had gathered that police detectives who visited the scene reportedly discovered signs of forced entry and disturbance.
The corpse of the security guard was said to have been found in the security post, while Oyesiku’s body was later discovered inside her apartment.
The police had also stated that Kitan’s Lexus RX300 vehicle, initially reported missing, was subsequently recovered during ongoing investigations.
Providing an update on the incident, Ojajuni stated that following the recovery of the vehicle, a note was discovered inside, which served as a major lead in unravelling the crime.
He noted that following a forensic analysis of the note, the prime suspect, identified as Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, was arrested on Wednesday at a construction site in Ibara, Abeokuta.
He said, “Further intelligence gathering and painstaking investigation led to the identification and arrest of the principal suspect, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip ‘m’ aged 22 years, on 24th June, 2026, at a construction site in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, where he was working as a labourer.
“Further follow-up operations by detectives of the Command led to the successful arrest of Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola ‘m’ aged 27 years, a security guard, and Sobu Obafunsho ‘m’ aged 36 years, a bricklayer, thereby bringing into custody all identified suspects directly linked to the criminal conspiracy.”
The CP noted that following interrogation, Philip allegedly confessed that he coordinated the attack because of grievances with Oyesiku while he was working for her as a security guard and that the murder was aimed at teaching her a lesson.
The CP continued, “During interrogation, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip made a confessional statement, admitting his involvement in the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku. He further disclosed that he had recruited Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola ‘m’ aged 27 years, and Sobu Obafunsho ‘m’ aged 36 years, to participate in the crime.
“According to his confessional statement, the suspect planned and coordinated the attack following grievances with the deceased during the period he worked as a security guard in her employment.
“The suspect stated that the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku was intended to ‘teach her a lesson’.”
Stressing how the suspects allegedly carried out the attack, the CP noted that the suspects’ confession indicated that they overpowered late Adetayo and used him to gain entrance into the house.
“The suspects carried out the act on Saturday, 20th June, 2026, in the afternoon. According to the statement, they first overpowered the security guard, Pelumi Adetayo ‘m’ aged 38 years, and used him to gain access to the residence. Upon gaining entry, they attacked Madam Olakitan Oyesiku and subsequently murdered the security guard.
“After committing the crime, the suspects fled the scene with the deceased’s Lexus RX 330 vehicle, which was later recovered through intelligence-led and technical tracking operations at the Onikolobo area of Ogun state.
“The criminal conspiracy involving Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip ‘m’ aged 22 years; Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola ‘m’ aged 27 years; and Sobu Obafunsho ‘m’ aged 36 years ultimately resulted in the tragic deaths of both Madam Olakitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo ‘m’ aged 38 years,” Ojajuni narrated.
He noted that exhibits including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank and a black pen were recovered from various locations linked to the suspects.
“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.
“Investigation is ongoing to consolidate all available evidence and ensure diligent prosecution of all suspects connected with 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,” Ojajuni concluded.
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