Truth Unveiled: Allegations Mount Against ASP Over Inspector’s Suspicious Death

in Igbesa, Ogun State.

The incident has sparked controversy within the Ogun State Police Command, as discrepancies emerge in the official account of Oloyede’s death. An audio recording obtained by SaharaReporters, featuring senior police officers discussing the case, suggests a possible cover-up. Despite claims that Oloyede took his own life, some officers insist he was shot by ASP Stephen.

“We don’t know what transpired between them, but that ASP fired at Ajele with his pistol. Now he’s denying it,” one officer stated, questioning the claim that Oloyede used a rifle to kill himself. “Ajele never left with a rifle. His uniform, shoes, and rifle were with us. He took proper permission before leaving that day.”

Another officer argued that the bullet wound did not align with a suicide scenario. “The bullet penetration pattern suggests otherwise. If it were suicide, he would have shot himself in the head,” the officer noted.

ASP Stephen, stationed at the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos but deployed to the ceramics company in Sango-Ota, is now the prime suspect. According to reports, he was the first to raise the alarm after the shooting, leading many to believe he was attempting to manipulate the situation.

Initially, the Ogun State Police Command labeled Oloyede’s death as suicide. Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola claimed Stephen found the inspector’s body after hearing a gunshot. However, Odutola later retracted her statement, admitting that the suicide claim was based on preliminary findings and that a full forensic investigation was underway.

Despite promises of a thorough probe, insiders believe ASP Stephen is being shielded. “If a junior officer had fired that shot, he would already be in detention. But this ASP is walking free,” an officer lamented.

Colleagues and friends have rejected the suicide theory, pointing to Oloyede’s stable life and achievements. “How can a man who owned three plots of land and built a house suddenly kill himself? It makes no sense,” a senior officer said.

The case has triggered outrage within the police force, with concerns that Oloyede’s name may be tarnished to protect those responsible. One officer also revealed that a colleague who defended Oloyede’s movements and verified his leave request was punished for speaking out, accused of “lack of supervision” and “insubordination.”