The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former employee of the deceased, over the murder of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Mrs. Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.

Ojajuni said the arrests followed intensive intelligence gathering, technical tracking and forensic investigations carried out by detectives assigned to the case.

According to him, police received a report at the Owode-Egba Police Station at about 4 p.m. on June 21 regarding suspicious circumstances surrounding 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,” the commissioner said.

He explained that officers who responded to the scene discovered the lifeless body of Adetayo inside the security post, while Oyesiku was found dead 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,” Ojajuni stated.

The police chief said the missing vehicle was recovered the following day through intelligence-led and technical tracking operations.

He disclosed that investigators made significant progress after recovering a handwritten note allegedly left behind at the scene.

“Although the ignition key had been removed and the registration number plates detached from the vehicle, detectives recovered the vehicle’s registration plate concealed underneath one of the seats, which enabled investigators to positively identify and confirm the vehicle as the property of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku.

“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,” he said.

Ojajuni said further intelligence gathering led to the arrest of the principal suspect, 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, on June 24 at a construction site in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, where he was working as a labourer.

Subsequent operations led to the arrest of Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, a security guard, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36, a bricklayer.

“Further follow-up operations by detectives of the command led to the successful arrest of Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola and Sobu Obafunsho, thereby bringing into custody all identified suspects directly linked to the criminal conspiracy,” the commissioner said.

Ojajuni disclosed that the principal suspect allegedly confessed during interrogation and implicated the two other suspects.

“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 and Sobu Obafunsho to participate in the crime,” he said.

According to the commissioner, the suspect told investigators that he planned the attack over grievances dating back to the period he worked as a security guard for the deceased.

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

Police said the suspects allegedly carried out the attack on June 20 by first overpowering Adetayo and using him to gain access to the residence.

“According to the statement, they first overpowered the security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, 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 commissioner said.

Ojajuni further revealed that detectives recovered several exhibits believed to be connected to the crime, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank and a black pen.

“Following the suspects’ confessional statements, detectives conducted further searches at locations linked to them. During the operation, a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank, a black pen and other relevant exhibits connected to the investigation were recovered,” he stated.

The commissioner stressed that investigations remain ongoing despite the arrests and recovery of evidence.

“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,” he said.

Ojajuni assured residents that the Command would pursue the case to its conclusion and ensure that all those found culpable are brought before the law.

PRESS BRIEFING

PRESS BRIEFING BY CP BODE OJAJUNI, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND, HELD AT THE OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA

ON THE UPDATE ON INVESTIGATION INTO THE MURDER OF MADAM OLAKITAN OYESIKU AND HER SECURITY GUARD, PELUMI ADETAYO; THE RECOVERY OF THE DECEASED’S VEHICLE THROUGH TECHNICAL TRACKING; THE FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF A HANDWRITTEN NOTE THAT LED TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS INCLUDING THE PRINCIPAL SUSPECT, SODEINDE OLAJUWON PHILIP (22 YEARS), SAKIRUDEEN ABDULRAHEEM AYOOLA (27 YEARS), AND SOBU OBAFUNSHO (36 YEARS); THE CONFESSION OF THE PRINCIPAL SUSPECT WHO ADMITTED RECRUITING THE TWO ACCOMPLICES AND PARTICIPATING IN THE MURDER OF MADAM OLAKITAN OYESIKU TO “TEACH HER A LESSON”; AND THE APPREHENSION OF ALL SUSPECTS CONNECTED WITH THE CRIME

Good day, gentlemen of the press.

I, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, wish to brief the general public on the progress made in the investigation into the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku and her security guard, one Pelumi Adetayo ‘m’ aged 38 years.

On 21st June, 2026, at about 1600hrs, a report was received at Owode-Egba Police Station regarding suspicious circumstances at the residence of one Madam Olakitan Oyesiku. 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.

Police detectives were immediately mobilised to the scene. Upon gaining access to the premises, the lifeless body of Pelumi Adetayo ‘m’ aged 38 years, the security guard, was discovered inside the security house, while the body of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku was found lying in a pool of blood within 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.

Consequently, the Command launched intensive investigation, intelligence gathering, and technical tracking operations aimed at identifying those responsible and recovering the missing vehicle.

Acting on credible intelligence and technical tracking analysis, operatives of the Command successfully traced and recovered the missing Lexus RX 330 vehicle belonging to the deceased on 22nd June, 2026.

Although the ignition key had been removed and the registration number plates detached from the vehicle, detectives recovered the vehicle’s registration plate concealed underneath one of the seats, which enabled investigators to positively identify and confirm the vehicle as the property of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku.

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.

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.

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”.

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 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.

Following the suspects confessional statements, detectives conducted further searches at locations linked to them. During the operation, a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank, a black pen, and other relevant exhibits connected to the investigation were recovered.

The Ogun State Police Command wishes to emphasize 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.

Thank you for your attention.

CP BODE OJAJUNI, psc, FCSS, MNIPR 
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 
OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND 

25TH JUNE, 2026