By Felicia Odom 25.6.2026
The prime suspect in the murder of former Ogun State Television broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard Pelumi Adetayo has told the police why he committed the crime with gang members.
According to the Ogun State Police the suspect identified as Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, and his accomplices Sobu Obafunsho and Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola have been arrested for the June 21 murder of Oyesiku and her security guard at her in the Owode-Egba area of Ogun State. Her Lexus RX 330 vehicle was reported missing from the premises.
Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, told news reporters Thursday in Abeokuta that the arrests were made following detailed investigations aided with technology and forensic analysis.
“Preliminary information indicated that the front door of the residence had been partially damaged while the security house within the compound was found locked, prompting immediate police intervention,” Ojajuni said.
“The crime scene was scientifically processed. Preliminary investigation further revealed that a Lexus RX 330 vehicle belonging to the deceased was missing from the compound, raising suspicion of robbery and murder.”
He said the vehicle was tracked and recovered on June 22.
“Although the ignition key had been removed and the registration number plates detached from the vehicle, detectives recovered the vehicle’s registration plate concealed underneath one of the seats, which enabled investigators to positively identify and confirm the vehicle as the property of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku.
“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,” he stated.
He said during interrogation Sodeinde Philip who had previously worked for Madam Oyesiku as guard admitted to the crime.
“The suspect stated that the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku was intended to ‘teach her a lesson,” Ojajuni added.
“They first overpowered the security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, 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 at the Onikolobo area of Ogun State,” said the police chief.
