Police arraign three suspects over murder of ex-OGTV broadcaster, security guard

Three suspects arrested over the alleged murder of former Ogun State Television broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, are set to be arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on Monday.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola.

“The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform members of the media that the three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Madam Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard will be arraigned today, Monday, July 6, 2026, at Magistrate Court 3, Isabo, Abeokuta, by 11:30 a.m.,” the statement read.

The arraignment comes less than two weeks after the police announced the arrest of the suspects in connection with the killings at Oyesiku’s residence in Abeokuta.

The police launched an investigation after residents reported suspicious activities at the deceased’s home.

Detectives who responded to the scene reportedly found signs of forced entry and a struggle. Adetayo’s body was discovered at the security post, while Oyesiku’s body was later found inside the house. Her Lexus RX330, which had initially been reported stolen, was subsequently recovered during the investigation.

Speaking at an earlier press briefing, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, said investigators made a breakthrough after recovering a note from the stolen vehicle. A forensic analysis of the document allegedly led to the arrest of the prime suspect.

According to the commissioner, the principal suspect, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, 22, was arrested on June 24 at a construction site in the Ibara area of Abeokuta, where he was working as a labourer.

Further investigations led to the arrest of two other suspects identified as Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, a security guard, and Sobu Obafunsho, 36, a bricklayer.

Ojajuni alleged that Philip confessed to masterminding the attack over grievances he claimed to have had with Oyesiku during his time as her security guard, saying he wanted to “teach her a lesson.”

Police further alleged that the suspects overpowered Adetayo before using him to gain access to Oyesiku’s residence, where both victims were allegedly killed.

The stolen Lexus RX330 was later recovered in the Onikolobo area of Ogun State through intelligence-led and technical tracking operations.

Investigators also recovered several exhibits linked to the case, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a wooden plank and a black pen.

The police had earlier stated that although the suspects made useful statements and substantial evidence had been recovered, they remain entitled to due process. The command added that investigations would continue to ensure the prosecution of all those connected with the alleged crime.