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By Amah<\/p>\n
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A Police Inspector, Ajele Oloyede has allegedly shot himself dead while on duty in the Igbesa area of Ogun State.<\/p>\n
The tragic incident happened at about 1:20 p.m. on\u00a0Friday when the deceased officer was on special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company, Igbesa.<\/p>\n
The state police command\u2019s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to journalists in Ota, Ogun State, on Sunday.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccording to preliminary reports, Tolorunloju Stephen, an officer attached to the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, was also on special duty at the company.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe had just returned from Ikeja when he entered the security office.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe found Oloyede resting his head on a table. After exchanging pleasantries and briefly inquiring about his well-being, Oloyede responded positively.<\/p>\n
\u201cShortly after, Stephen proceeded to the restroom but moments later heard a gunshot.<\/p>\n
\u201cRushing back, he found Inspector Oloyede lying in a pool of blood.\u201d<\/p>\n
Odutola said that with the assistance of private security personnel, the injured officer was immediately rushed to Ota General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the attending doctor.<\/p>\n
She added that the firearm used in the incident had been recovered, and the officer\u2019s body had been deposited at the hospital for an autopsy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ogun state police command has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Inspector Oloyede, who was reported to have shot himself while on special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company, Igbesa,\u201d Odutola said.<\/p>\n
The police spokesperson noted that the Commissioner of Police had ordered a full-scale investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the possibility of foul play or mental health concerns.<\/p>\n
Odutola assured that the police swiftly contacted the deceased officer\u2019s family.<\/p>\n
According to her,\u00a0 the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, for a thorough investigation.<\/p>\n
She extended the Nigeria Police Force\u2019s deepest condolences to the officer\u2019s family, colleagues, and loved ones.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe command remains committed to the well-being of its officers and will ensure all necessary support is provided during this difficult time,\u201d she added. (NAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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