The Ogun State Police Command has revealed that the key suspect in the murder of Kitan Oyesiku, an ex-OGTV broadcaster, and her guard, Pelumi Adetayo, claimed he planned the scheme to “teach her a lesson.”
Bode Ojajuni, the state commissioner of police, announced this on Thursday during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.
Chronicle NG reported that the command launched an investigation into the deaths after a resident raised concerns about suspicious activity at the deceased’s home.
Our correspondent gathered that police investigators who arrived at the scene uncovered evidence of forced entry.
The corpse of the security guard was alleged to have been discovered in the security post, while Oyesiku’s body was later recovered inside her apartment.
The police also revealed that Kitan’s Lexus RX300 vehicle, which was initially reported missing, was later discovered during ongoing investigations.
In an update on the incident, Ojajuni revealed that after recovering the vehicle, a note was recovered inside, which provided a significant lead in solving the crime.
He stated that after a forensic examination of the note, the key suspect, identified as Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, was apprehended on Wednesday at a construction site in Ibara, Abeokuta.
He said, “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 laborer.
“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.”
According to the CP, after interrogation, Philip allegedly revealed that he planned the attack because he had problems with Oyesiku while working for her as a security guard and that the murder was intended to teach her a lesson.
The Ogun CP continued, “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.
“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.
“The suspect stated that the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku was intended to ‘teach her a lesson.'”
The CP emphasized how the suspects allegedly carried out the crime, stating that their confession revealed that they overpowered late Adetayo and used him to gain entry into the residence.
“The suspects carried out the act on Saturday, 20th June, 2026, in the afternoon. According to the statement, they first overpowered the security guard, Pelumi Adetayo ‘M,’ aged 38 years, and used him to gain access to the residence. Upon gaining entry, they attacked Madam Olakitan Oyesiku and subsequently murdered the security guard.
“After committing the crime, the suspects fled the scene with the deceased’s Lexus RX 330 vehicle, which was later recovered through intelligence-led and technical tracking operations in the Onikolobo area of Ogun State.
“The criminal conspiracy involving Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip ‘m’ aged 22 years; Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola ‘m’ aged 27 years; and Sobu Obafunsho ‘m’ aged 36 years ultimately resulted in the tragic deaths of both Madam Olakitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo ‘m’ aged 38 years,” Ojajuni narrated.
He mentioned that exhibits including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank, and a black pen were recovered from various locations linked to the suspects.
“The Ogun State Police Command wishes to emphasize that while the suspects have made useful statements and substantial evidence has been recovered in the course of the investigation, 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.
“The Command remains committed to ensuring that justice is served and that all persons connected with this heinous crime are brought to book,” Ojajuni concluded.
