A police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, reportedly took his own life with a gunshot wound at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State, where he was assigned as part of the security team.
According to reports on Sunday, the tragic incident happened on Thursday. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, explained that another officer, Tolorunloju Stephen, from the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos, discovered the incident when he returned from Ikeja at around 1:20 pm.
Stephen found Oloyede resting his head on a table inside the security office and asked about his well-being. In response, the inspector reassured him that he was fine. Odutola stated, “Stephen then placed his bag and pistol on the table and stepped into the restroom.”
However, moments later, a gunshot was heard. Odutola continued, “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.”
She further noted that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran for a more detailed investigation.
