The Ogun State Police Command says it has launched an investigation into the death of retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
It was gathered that gunmen, on Sunday, stormed the residence of Oyesiku, popularly known as Aunty Kitan, and murdered her in cold blood.
Babaseyi said the incident was reported at the Owode Egba Police Division on Sunday after a resident raised alarm over suspicious activities at the residence.
Babaseyi said detectives deployed to the scene found signs of forced entry.
He noted that the security guard’s body was discovered at the security post, while Oyesiku’s body was found dead inside her apartment.
The police spokesman added that the victim’s vehicle was missing from the premises, while preliminary investigations have commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Babaseyi stated that the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has ordered a comprehensive investigation and directed detectives to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Babaseyi said surveillance and intelligence-led operations had been intensified, assuring residents that efforts would be made to ensure justice.
He also commiserated with the families of the deceased, the OGTV, and the media, urging members of the public to remain calm and provide useful information to aid the investigation.
The late broadcaster was well known in the media circle, having served with OGTV before her retirement.
