Police Arrest Suspected Killers of Ex-OGTV Worker in Nigeria

Police in Nigeria's Ogun State have arrested three individuals suspected of murdering former Ogun State Television (OGTV) worker Olakitan Oyesiku and her guard, Pelumu Adetayo. The victims were found dead on June 20 in Oyesiku's residence in Abeokuta.

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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.

Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni stated that the suspects, identified as Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, 22, Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36, were apprehended following a critical forensic analysis of evidence. This analysis included items from the crime scene and the recovery of the deceased's Lexus RX 330 vehicle, which played a crucial role in the investigation.

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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.

Philip, the principal suspect, confessed to recruiting the other two to carry out the murder. He reportedly sought to "teach her a lesson" due to grievances stemming from his previous employment as a security guard for Oyesiku. He also allegedly requested money from her, complaining about his salary.

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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.

Investigators pieced together the crime by examining evidence from the scene, the recovered vehicle, and past conversations between the principal suspect and the deceased. A handwritten note found at the scene was also subjected to forensic examination, yielding significant leads that helped detectives identify and track down the perpetrators.

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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.