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.
It was gathered on Sunday that the incident occurred on Thursday.
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.”
She disclosed that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran for further investigation.
In a related development, a 58-year-old journalist, Segun Alani Adeleye, has reportedly killed himself by jumping into a well in the Ori-Osoko Community, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The Point learnt that the incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
According to Odutola, the brother of the deceased reported to the police division in the area that the wife of the deceased informed him about the unfortunate incident.
The brother narrated to the police that the wife of the deceased said she could not locate the whereabouts of her husband on the said day, and after a search, the deceased’s slippers were found near the well in their compound.
She said, “The Ogun State Police Command regrets to report a tragic incident of suicide in Ori-Osoko Community, Olokuta, where a 58-year-old man, Adeleye Olusegun Alani, ended his life by jumping into a well.
“The incident was reported on March 12, 2025, at about 06:00 hrs by Adeleye Olukunle Olubunmi, who informed the Kemta Divisional Police Headquarters that he had received distressing news from his brother’s wife, Adetoyin Taiwo Adeleye Esq., a resident of Ori-Osoko Community.
“According to the report, Adetoyin returned home around 22:30 hrs on March 11, 2025, only to find her husband missing. A search around the premises led to the discovery of his slippers beside their house, raising suspicions. To her dismay, she later realised that her husband had jumped into the well, taking his own life.”
Odutola noted that police officers were deployed to the scene of the incident and the body of the deceased was recovered and deposited at a morgue for further investigation.
While condoling with the family of the deceased, the PPRO urged residents of the state to always seek support during difficult situations.
“Upon receiving the report, police operatives were immediately mobilised to the scene, where the body was recovered, and photographic documentation was taken.
“The deceased’s remains have been deposited at the mortuary, and an investigation is currently ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The Ogun State Police Command expresses its condolences to the bereaved family and urges community members to seek emotional and psychological support during difficult times,” the PPRO said.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, has also extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Adeleye, a former correspondent for the Daily Independent newspaper.
In a statement by the Council Secretary, Bunmi Adigun, Adeleye was described as a distinguished journalist who honored the profession during his career.
“Even after transitioning to another field, he remained engaged with the journalism community and advocated for peace within the Ogun Council. His untimely death has left the Council and his colleagues in shock, struggling to come to terms with the loss. To honor his contributions and express our sympathies, a condolence register will be opened at the State Secretariat. This will allow members and colleagues to pay their respects and share fond memories in writing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Segun’s family during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him,” Adigun said.
