A veteran female broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, has been found dead alongside her security guard inside her home.
According to available information, the retired broadcaster was reported dead to the police by her neighbours on Sunday.
Oyesilu retired from the services of the Ogun State Television.
The spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command and a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the development.
Babseyi said a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths had commenced.
He said the incident was reported at Owode Egba Division on Sunday by a resident of Iyana Agodo Village, who raised the alarm over suspicious activities at the residence.
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 Oyesiku was found inside her apartment.
The victim’s vehicle was also observed missing from the premises.
The command’s Commissioner, CP Bode Ojajuni, has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
An intensive investigation is ongoing to unravel the facts, track down, and apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous act, while ensuring that all those involved are brought to justice.
Surveillance and intelligence-led operations have been expanded across relevant locations as part of ongoing proactive measures, Babaseyi said.
He added in a statement he issued on Sunday: “The Ogun State Police Command commiserates with the family of the deceased, the Ogun State Television (OGTV) family, the media community, and all those affected by this tragic loss.
“The Command assures the public that no effort will 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.”
