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Police recover slain ex-OGTV broadcaster’s stolen car

From The Punch · () English

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  • Police in Ogun State, Nigeria, recovered a stolen vehicle belonging to a murdered retired broadcaster.
  • The broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard were killed at her residence.
  • The police commissioner visited the scene and vowed to apprehend the perpetrators.

Ogun State Police Command has recovered a Lexus RX300 that was reported stolen from the residence of Kitan Oyesiku, a retired Ogun State Television broadcaster, who was found dead alongside her security guard. The incident occurred in Iyana Agodo Village, Owode-Egba area of Ogun State.

CP Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s resolve to leave no stone unturned in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensuring that those responsible are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice.

— Oluseyi BabaseyiOgun Police Public Relations Officer quoting the Commissioner of Police.

Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni visited the scene to assess the ongoing investigation into the killings. He reiterated the command's commitment to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the deaths and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice. The recovered vehicle has been secured as part of the investigation.

Police had previously confirmed that a resident alerted them to suspicious activity around Oyesiku's premises, leading to the discovery of the crime. Preliminary findings at the scene indicated signs of forced entry. The security guard was found deceased at his post, and further investigation revealed the broadcaster's death under unclear circumstances.

It is worthy of note that the vehicle earlier reported missing from the residence, a Lexus RX300, has been recovered by police operatives during the night hours.

— Oluseyi BabaseyiOgun Police Public Relations Officer confirming the recovery of the stolen vehicle.

The command assured residents of Ogun State that intensive investigations are underway, with all available resources being deployed to track down the perpetrators. The recovery of the stolen vehicle marks a significant development in the case.

The Commissioner of Police commiserated with the family of the deceased and assured residents of Ogun State that intensive investigation is ongoing, with all available resources being deployed to track down the perpetrators.

— Oluseyi BabaseyiOgun Police Public Relations Officer relaying the Commissioner's message.
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