Police Inspector k!lls self in Ogun

A police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, has reportedly taken his own life with a gunshot wound at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State, where he was stationed as part of a security team.

The tragic incident, which occurred on Thursday, was discovered by an officer from the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos, Tolorunloju Stephen, upon his return from Ikeja around 1:20 p.m., according to state police spokesperson Omolola Odutola.

Stephen reportedly found Oloyede with his head resting on a table inside the security office. When he inquired about his condition, the inspector assured him that he was fine.

Odutola explained that Stephen placed his bag and pistol on the table before stepping into the restroom. Shortly after, a gunshot rang out.

“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,” Odutola said.

She added that officers visited the scene and recovered the deceased’s pistol.

His body has been deposited at Ota General Hospital for an autopsy, and his family is being notified. The case is set to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran for further inquiry.