Police inspector takes his own life in Ogun

A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday when Police Inspector Ajele Oloyede reportedly took his own life with a gunshot at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State, where he had been stationed as part of a security team.

The discovery was made by Officer Tolorunloju Stephen from the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos, who returned from Ikeja around 1:20 p.m. State police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the details of the incident.

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.