It was not suicide. The bullet penetration does not suggest suicide. If it were, he would have shot himself in the head.
IREPORT247NEW reported on March 16, that Ajele Oloyede, a police inspector stationed as part of the security detail at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State, allegedly took his own life after shooting himself.
The incident was discovered by an officer from Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, Tolorunloju Stephen, upon returning from Ikeja, according to Omolola Odutola, the state police spokeswoman.
According to reports, Stephen discovered Oloyede in the security office with his head propped up on a table.
The inspector gave Stephen his word that he was doing OK when Stephen enquired how he was doing.
Based on what Odutola said, Stephen tossed his purse and gun on the table before entering the restroom.
A gunshot rang out a few seconds afterward. Stephen allegedly discovered Oloyede lifeless in a pool of blood, according to Odutola.
“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,” Odutola said.
It was revealed by her that the inquiry into the case would be handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran for completion.
However, in the audio recording that was leaked, a police officer who was familiar with the investigation refuted the assertion that Ajele committed suicide, according to Sahara who obtained the audio. The conversation was made between top police personnel.
“We don’t know what happened between him and that ASP (Tolorunloju Stephen). That ASP used his pistol to fire Ajele instantly. But he denied it. Even the CP (Commissioner of Police) and DCI Mopol were telling him, ‘My friend, just tell us the truth. Either you killed him by mistake or intentionally. So tell us the truth, how did you kill Ajele?’”
“What they sent to AIG Mopol was that Ajele killed himself where he was working. We told the AIG that it is not like that. Ajele went out with proper permission. It was the ASP that used his pistol to fire Ajele.
“So how come Ajele had a rifle to kill himself as they claimed? We told the CP, ‘Oga, Ajele never went out with a rifle. His rifle was with us. His uniform, his shoes, everything was with us. He took proper permission, and we booked him before he left that day.’”
The official suicide story, according to the source, is completely at odds with the proof of Ajele’s movements. The primary suspect is ASP Tolorunloju Stephen, another officer revealed.
The source said, “It was not suicide. The bullet penetration does not suggest suicide. If it were, he would have shot himself in the head.
“Ajele was attached to Golden Crown Company, almost the same compound as the ceramics company. Only God knows why he killed him. But I strongly believe it might have involved some deals.
“That was what the ASP did; immediately after committing the atrocity, he was the one who called others. Now, an investigation is ongoing, but if care is not taken, it will likely be swept under the rug. Yes, because such an ASP should already be under detention!”
Odutola later admitted in an exclusive Sahara interview on Tuesday that her prior declaration was based on preliminary findings, not the final judgment. Odutola said a complete forensic investigation was underway.
“The report (of suicide) was given at the preliminary level of investigation. When a crime happens, the first thing we do is gather information from the first respondent. That was the narration given by the only person there (ASP Stephen).
“You should exercise a little patience. The case has left the divisional level and is now at the state headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta.
“This is where we will conduct a holistic examination—autopsy, forensic evidence, and witness accounts. A police officer has died, and someone has given an account, but we need to crosscheck everything. Is there a camera at the scene? These are the things we are looking into before issuing another press release.”