Sodeinde Olajuwon Phillip, the 22-year-old prime suspect linked to the death of former Ogun Television (OGTV) staff, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, has confessed reason behind the murder of the retired broadcaster.
NPO earlier Reported the announcement of Sodeinde’s arrest alongside two other suspects by the Ogun State Police Command.
Bode Ojajuni, the Ogun Police Commissioner, had at a press conference held in Abeokuta on Thursday confirmed the arrest of the prime suspect alongside a 27-year-old security guard, Sakirudeen Ayoola, and 36-year-old bricklayer, Sobu Obafunso.
In a comprehensive update on how the suspects were arrested, Ojajuni disclosed that Sodeinde was apprehended at a construction site on Wednesday.
Following his arrest, the prime suspect confessed being responsible for the murder.
He disclosed that he had invited the other suspects to carry out the attack in a bid to teach the late Oyesiku, who he formerly worked for as security guard, a lesson.
“During interrogation, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip made a confessional statement, admitting his involvement in the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku.
“He further disclosed that he had recruited Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola ‘m’ aged 27 years and Sobu Obafunsho ‘m’ aged 36 years to participate in the crime.
“According to his confessional statement, the suspect planned and coordinated the attack following grievances with the deceased during the period he worked as a security guard in her employment.
“The suspect stated that the murder of Madam Olakitan Oyesiku was intended to “teach her a lesson”. Ojajuni said.
The police commissioner further recounted narrated the confession of the suspects on how they carried the crime.
“According to the statement, they first overpowered the security guard, Pelumi Adetayo ‘m’ aged 38 years, 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 Onikolobo area of Ogun state.
“The criminal conspiracy involving Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip ‘m’ aged 22 years, Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola ‘m’ aged 27 years, and Sobu Obafunsho ‘m’ aged 36 years ultimately resulted in the tragic deaths of both Madam Olakitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo ‘m’ aged 38 years.” Ojajuni said.
Following the suspects confessional statements, detectives conducted further searches at locations linked to them. During the operation, a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank, a black pen, and other relevant exhibits connected to the investigation were recovered.
Ojajuni maintained that while the suspects have made useful statements and substantial evidence has been recovered in the course of the investigation, all suspects remain entitled to due process under the law.
He said investigation is ongoing to consolidate all available evidence and ensure diligent prosecution of all suspects connected with the crime.