Ajele Oloyede, a police inspector assigned to the security detail at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State, has reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
On Sunday, PUNCH Online learnt that the incident occurred on Thursday.
The state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, stated that Tolorunloju Stephen, an officer from Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, came across the incident around 1:20 p.m. after returning from Ikeja.
Oloyede was said to be resting his head on a table inside the security office when Stephen arrived.
Stephen was told he was alright by the inspector when he was questioned about his health.
Odutola stated After setting his pistol and bag on the table, Stephen entered the bathroom.
A few moments later, a gunshot rang out.
Stephen allegedly discovered Oloyede laying in a pool of blood, according to Odutola.
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 stated that the case would be handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran for further investigation.
