Gunmen kill retired OGTV broadcaster, security guard
Police in Ogun State said on Sunday that they have begun investigating the killing of a renowned broadcaster and retired staff member of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard.
Oyesiku, 67, and her security guard were reportedly killed in the early hours of Sunday at her residence in Agodo community along the Abeokuta–Siun–Sagamu Expressway in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state.
The incident, according to a statement made available to journalists by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, was reported at Owode-Egba Division on Sunday, June 21, 2026, by a resident of Iyana Agodo Village who raised the alarm over suspicious activities at the deceased’s residence.
Babaseyi explained that “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.”
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The police said surveillance and intelligence-led operations have been expanded across relevant locations as part of ongoing proactive measures.
The Command also commiserated with the family of the deceased, OGTV, the media community, and all those affected by the tragic loss.
The police boss assured the public that no effort would be spared in ensuring that justice is served, while urging residents to remain calm, vigilant, and to provide any useful information that may assist the ongoing investigation.
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