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Ex-OGTV broadcaster, guard found dead inside Ogun apartment

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The Ogun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a former Ogun State Television broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard at her residence in Iyana Agodo Village, Owode-Egba area of the state.

The command, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident on Sunday.

According to Babaseyi, a resident had raised an alarm over suspicious movements around the premises on Sunday, prompting police officers to visit the house.

Babaseyi stated that preliminary findings showed signs of forced entry and disturbance within the residence.

He added that the corpse of the security guard was first discovered at his duty post, while the body of the retired broadcaster was later found inside her apartment.

According to him, the deceased’s vehicle was also discovered missing from the compound, raising further suspicion of foul play.

He stated, “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 Ms Oyesiku was later found inside her apartment.

“The victim’s vehicle was also observed missing from the premises.”

Babaseyi noted that the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident, with detectives intensifying efforts to track down those responsible.

He noted that intelligence-led operations and surveillance had been extended to strategic locations as part of efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths and recover the stolen vehicle.

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Meanwhile, he expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased, the management of OGTV, and members of the media community, describing the incident as tragic.

The command also urged residents to remain calm and provide useful information that could assist ongoing investigations.

PUNCH Metro reported in September 2025 that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command confirmed that a security guard and an ARISE News Channel presenter, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, were killed by suspected armed robbers in the Katampe area of Abuja.

The management of ARISE News Channel, while announcing her death, said armed robbers had attacked her residence, leading to her death.

In January, police said that 11 suspects linked to the incident were arraigned before a Federal Capital Territory court for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and murder.

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PHOTOS: 19-year-old UK based Nigerian arrested while trying to export cocaine from Barbados

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The Barbados Police Service Narcotics Unit has arrested and formally charged 19-year-old Abdul-Rasheed Anjolaoluwa Oduola of Dagenham, East London, United Kingdom, in connection with the seizure of 23.4 kilograms of suspected cocaine.

Oduola was charged with possession, trafficking and intent to supply cocaine, as well as attempting to export cocaine.

19-year-old UK based Nigerian arrested while trying to export cocaine from Barbados (video)

19-year-old UK based Nigerian arrested while trying to export cocaine from Barbados (video)

The cocaine has an estimated street value of one million, one hundred and seventy thousand Barbados dollars.

Oduola appeared before the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 2nd, 2026.

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Police arrest 45-year-old over N2.5m deep freezer fraud in Ogun

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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Tony Ameachi, over an alleged N2.5m fraud involving a deep freezer transaction.

The command also said 25 Automated Teller Machine cards, 25 mobile phones and 16 Subscriber Identity Module cards were recovered from the suspect following his arrest.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, adding that the investigation into the case began in April 2026.

According to the statement, the complainant, a dealer in the purchase and resale of deep freezers, responded to an online advertisement for the sale of the goods on April 1, 2026.

She subsequently contacted the person behind the advertisement and, after discussions, transferred N2.5m to a bank account bearing the name Abdulmoruf Abdulahi for the purchase of the freezers.

However, the goods were allegedly not delivered, while the person with whom the complainant had been communicating reportedly stopped responding to her messages.

The matter was reported at the Igbesa Police Division on April 4, 2026, prompting detectives to commence an investigation.

Babaseyi said, “Following discussions, she transferred ₦2,500,000 into a bank account bearing the name Abdulmoruf Abdulahi for the purchase of the deep freezers for resale. The goods were not delivered, and the person with whom she had been dealing subsequently stopped responding to her messages.

“The matter was formally reported at Igbesa Police Division on 4 April 2026, following which detectives commenced investigation.

“The investigation yielded a breakthrough in September 2026, when detectives traced Tony Ameachi to the Ojo area of Lagos State, where he was arrested on 22 September 2026.

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“A search conducted during the arrest led to the recovery of 25 ATM cards, 25 mobile phones and 16 SIM cards.

“Further investigation established that the suspect allegedly obtained utility bills and newly registered SIM cards from associates, who were directed to use them to open various bank accounts. The ATM cards were thereafter collected by the suspect and allegedly used in transactions connected with fraudulent activities.

“The recovered devices, ATM cards and SIM cards are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation to establish their relevance to the present case, determine whether they are connected to other similar transactions and identify other persons or possible victims linked to the investigation.

“The suspect, case file and recovered exhibits have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further discreet investigation.

“Upon conclusion of the investigation, the suspect will be charged to court in accordance with the law.”

The police urged members of the public to verify the identities and credibility of sellers before making substantial payments for goods or services, particularly during online transactions.

The command also advised members of the public to retain transaction receipts, account details, telephone numbers, messages and other relevant records when conducting online transactions.

It further warned against allowing other people to use one’s ATM cards, bank accounts, SIM cards or personal documents for transactions outside the owner’s control.

The police encouraged members of the public to report suspected fraud promptly, noting that early reporting could assist investigators in tracing suspects and preserving relevant evidence.

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Police arrest Indian hemp seller threatening officers with knife in Ogun

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The Ogun State Police Command on Friday said it had arrested a woman seen in a viral video holding a knife and cursing some police officers for allegedly arresting her over the sale of cannabis, commonly known as Indian hemp.

The middle-aged woman, wearing a green gown, was seen seated inside a car, hurling insults and cursing the officers for arresting her.

She later came down from the car, holding a knife and moving menacingly towards a young woman, apparently one of the officers who was recording the altercation.

Speaking in Yoruba, the woman, among other things, said, “Why are you troubling us, are we the only ones selling Indian hemp? And you have continued to harass us repeatedly, it will never be well with you….”

The incident was said to have occurred in Ijebu Igbo, the headquarters of Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Speaking on the video on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the arrest of the suspect and said investigation was ongoing.

Babaseyi said, “The suspect has been arrested and the matter is already under investigation.”

The state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, who was also contacted over the incident, confirmed that the woman would be charged to court by the police on Friday.

Ogungbade said, “I have contacted the CP over the viral video and I was told that the woman will be charged to court today.”

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