Police Inspector Shoots Self Dead in Igbesa Factory

By Dansu Peter  Tragedy struck at a ceramics factory in Igbesa, Ogun State, as a police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, reportedly took his own l...

By Dansu Peter 

Tragedy struck at a ceramics factory in Igbesa, Ogun State, as a police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, reportedly took his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to Punch online, the incident, which occurred on Thursday, was discovered by an officer from the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, Tolorunloju Stephen, upon his return from Ikeja around 1:20 p.m.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, Stephen found Oloyede resting his head on a table inside the security office. When asked about his condition, the inspector reportedly assured his colleague that he was fine, the Punch's report says 

Shortly after, Stephen placed his bag and pistol on the table and proceeded to the restroom. Moments later, a gunshot rang out.

Rushing back, Stephen allegedly found Oloyede lying in a pool of blood. Private security personnel on duty immediately assisted in transporting the wounded officer to Ota General Hospital, where doctors later confirmed his death.

Police operatives visited the scene and recovered the deceased’s pistol. His remains have been deposited at the hospital for autopsy, while efforts are underway to notify his family.

Odutola further disclosed that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, for further investigation.