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Friends demand justice for slain ex-OGTV broadcaster

From The Punch · () English

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  • Friends of the late former OGTV broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku are demanding justice for her death.
  • Oyesiku and her security guard were found dead at her residence in Ogun State, with signs of forced entry reported.
  • The group urged the Ogun State government and police to intensify investigations and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.

Friends of Kitan Oyesiku, a former broadcaster with Ogun State Television, are calling for intensified efforts from the state government and security agencies to uncover the circumstances surrounding her death and bring those responsible to justice. Oyesiku and her security guard were discovered dead at her residence in Iyana Agodo Village, Ogun State, prompting a police investigation.

Kitan was a peaceful, kind-hearted, and compassionate woman whose life was cut short in a cruel and senseless manner. She did not deserve such a painful end.

โ€” Friends of Kitan OyesikuDescribing the deceased and expressing grief over her death.

According to reports, police detectives found signs of forced entry at the scene. The security guard's body was located at the post, while Oyesiku was found inside her apartment. The Ogun State Police Command has initiated an investigation, and a vehicle initially reported missing from the deceased's residence has since been recovered.

We commend the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, and officers of the Ogun State Police Command for the steps taken so far in the investigation. We appreciate their commitment and encourage them to sustain the momentum until every individual connected with this heinous crime is identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

โ€” Friends of Kitan OyesikuApplauding the police investigation and urging continued efforts.

The group, Friends of Kitan Oyesiku, described the deceased as a "peaceful, kind-hearted, and compassionate woman" whose life was tragically cut short. They expressed devastation over her death and appealed to authorities not to let the case go unsolved. "Justice must not only be done but also be seen to be done," the group stated, emphasizing that bringing the perpetrators to justice would reassure the public.

We respectfully appeal to the Ogun State Government and all relevant authorities not to allow Kitanโ€™s murder to be swept under the carpet. Justice must not only be done but also be seen to be done.

โ€” Friends of Kitan OyesikuUrging the state government to ensure justice is served.

While commending the state police command's initial steps, the friends urged sustained momentum in the investigation to identify, arrest, and prosecute all individuals connected to the crime. They also appealed to the public to provide any useful information that could aid the ongoing probe, expressing optimism that the truth will emerge and those accountable will face legal consequences.

Bringing the perpetrators to justice will reassure the public that no life is insignificant and that criminal acts of this nature will not go unpunished.

โ€” Friends of Kitan OyesikuHighlighting the importance of accountability for public reassurance.
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