June 25 (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Ogun Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of former staff of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, at her residence in Kobape.
The suspects are Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, 22; Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27; and Sobu Obafunsho, 36.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, while briefing newsmen about the incident, said that the killers, after committing the murder, dropped a handwritten note, which led to the investigation and arrest of the suspect.
Ojajuni said that the principal suspect, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, sought the assistance of the suspected cult members to kill the woman because she owed him from when he worked for her as a security guard.
He said that the suspect was arrested on June 4, 2026, at a construction site in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, where he was working as a labourer.
“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.
“Further follow-up operations by detectives of the Command led to the successful arrest of Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola ‘m’, aged 27 years, a security guard, and Sobu Obafunsho ‘m’, aged 36 years, a bricklayer, thereby bringing into custody all identified suspects directly linked to the criminal conspiracy.
“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”, he noted.
The Commissioner said that the principal suspect, Phillip, confessed that they planned the attack due to grievances he had with the deceased during the period he worked as a security guard.
According to him, the suspect stated that the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku was intended to “teach her a lesson”.
Ojajuni said that following the suspects’ confessional statements, detectives conducted further searches at locations linked to them, and during the operation, a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank, a black pen, and other relevant exhibits connected to the investigation were recovered.
He said that all suspects remain entitled to due process under the law. Investigation is ongoing to consolidate all available evidence and ensure diligent prosecution of all suspects connected with the crime.
Ojajuni said Command remains committed to ensuring that justice is served and that all persons connected with this heinous crime are brought to book.
