Ogun: Tragedy as Police Inspector Reportedly Kills Self, Details Surface

  • A police inspector in southwest Nigeria identified as Ajele Oloyede has reportedly taken his own life
  • Oloyede’s colleague explained what happened as the security personnel allegedly shot and killed himself while on duty at a company in Igbesa, Ogun state
  • The police public relations officer, (PPRO), Ogun state command, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the unfortunate development to the press and shared the Force’s next action

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Igbesa, Ogun state – A police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, has reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun state, where he was stationed as part of the security detail.

As reported by The Punch on Sunday, March 16, the incident occurred on Thursday, March 13.

Police inspector kills himself in Ogun stateA police inspector allegedly kills self in Nasarawa. Image for illustration purposes.
Photo credit: Nigeria Police ForceSource: Facebook

According to the state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, an officer from force headquarters annex, Lagos, Tolorunloju Stephen, discovered the incident upon returning from Ikeja around 1:20 p.m.

Stephen reportedly found Oloyede resting his head on a table inside the security office.

When asked about his well-being, the inspector assured Stephen that he was fine.

Odutola said Stephen then placed his bag and pistol on the table and stepped into the restroom. Moments later, a gunshot was heard.

Odutola stated that Stephen allegedly found Oloyede lying in a pool of blood.

Odutola said:

“With the help of private security personnel, the wounded officer was immediately taken to Ota General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead by the doctor on duty.

“Police officers visited the scene, and the deceased’s pistol was recovered. His body has been deposited at Ota General Hospital for autopsy, while we have begun notifying his family.”

Police inspector shoots self dead in OgunThe Nigerian police frown at deaths caused by self-harm.
Photo credit: Nigeria Police ForceSource: Facebook

Furthermore, Odutola disclosed that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran for deep investigation.

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Police officer allegedly kills self in Nasarawa

Earlier, TheTalk.NG reported that a police constable attached to Mada Station division of Nasarawa command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) shot and killed himself.

The police constable identified as Dogara Akolo-Moses, was reportedly seen going about his duty in Nasarawa Eggon local government area (LGA) where the division is located, on the day he took his life.

According to a witness, the sound of the gun attracted all officers on duty, who then rushed to the scene but met the deceased lying in the pool of his blood.

Source: TheTalk.NG


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