Three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard Pelumi Adetayo are set to appear before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on Monday, July 6, 2026. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed that the suspects will be arraigned at Magistrate Court 3, Isabo, by 11:30 a.m.
Police Confirm Arraignment Details
Police spokesperson Babaseyi Oluseyi stated, "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 am."
Investigation Leads to Arrests
The suspects were arrested less than two weeks after detectives launched an investigation into the killings at Oyesiku's residence in Abeokuta. Police reported finding signs of forced entry during their initial visit. Adetayo's body was discovered at the security post, while Oyesiku was found dead inside the house. Her missing Lexus RX330 was later recovered.
Forensic Breakthrough
According to Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni, investigators made a breakthrough after recovering a note from the stolen vehicle, which was subjected to forensic examination. The prime suspect, 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, was subsequently arrested at a construction site in Abeokuta.
Exhibits Recovered
Investigators also recovered the stolen vehicle and several exhibits, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank, and a black pen. The police emphasized that the suspects remain entitled to due process while investigations continue to identify and prosecute anyone connected to the alleged crime.
Suspects Identified
The three suspects are Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, 22; Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27; and Sobu Obafunsho, 36. They were arrested following intelligence gathering and investigations into the incident.
