Ogun court remands three suspected killers of ex-OGTV broadcaster, guard

A Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of three suspects for 60 days pending legal advice regarding the murder of retired Ogun State Television broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The suspects, Sodeinde Olajunwon Phillip, Sobu Obafunsho, and Shakirudeen Ayoola, were brought before Chief Magistrate O.T Odubanjo on an ex parte application filed by the Police.

The Legal Officer for the State Criminal Investigation Department, AS Abiodun, informed the court that the application sought the remand to allow for the Director of Public Prosecution's advice. The application was supported by a 24-paragraph affidavit and 17 exhibits.

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The suspects have been remanded for 60 days on court order pending the legal advice from the DPP for the continuation of the case.

The police stated that the suspects are accused of killing Oyesiku and Adetayo, whose bodies were found lifeless in Oyesiku's residence in Agodo last June. Residents had raised an alarm over suspicious activities at the deceased's home, prompting a police investigation.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, assured the public that justice would be served, stating that the state police command is committed to a thorough investigation. The court has adjourned the case to September 10, 2026, for further proceedings.

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The state police command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, is assuring everyone that justice would be served and that no stone would be left unturned to ensure that justice is truly served on this matter.