Gunmen Murder Retired OGTV Broadcaster, Kiitan Oyesiku, Her Security Guard

 

Unknown gunmen have murdered a former broadcaster of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Kitan Oyesiku, in her residence near Kobape, on the outskirt of Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

Her lifeless body alongside her security guard were found in a pool of their blood at her residence located at Iyana Agodo Village, in Obafemi Owode area of the state.

Spokesman of the Ogun State Police Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, said a resident had raised an alarm over suspicious movements around the premises on Sunday, prompting police officers to visit the house.

Babaseyi explained that the preliminary investigation revealed that there were signs of forced entry and disturbance within the residence.

He added that the body of the security guard was first discovered at his duty post, while the body of the retired broadcaster was later found inside her apartment.

According to him, the deceased’s vehicle was also discovered missing from the compound, raising further suspicion of foul play.

“Police detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, where preliminary assessment revealed signs of forced entry and disturbance.

“During a thorough search of the premises, the corpse of the security guard was discovered within the security post, while the body of Ms Oyesiku was later found inside her apartment.

“The victim’s vehicle was also observed missing from the premises.”

Babaseyi noted that the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident, with detectives intensifying efforts to track down those responsible.

He noted that intelligence-led operations and surveillance had been extended to strategic locations as part of efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths and recover the stolen vehicle.

The command also urged residents to remain calm and provide useful information that could assist ongoing investigations.