Gunmen Murder Retired OGTV Broadcaster, Guard in Abeokuta

​ABEOKUTA — A wave of grief and shock has hit the Nigerian media community following the confirmed killing of a revered broadcasting veteran, Mrs. Kitan Oyesiku, by gunmen who invaded her residence in the Kobape area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

​The violent assault, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, June 21, also claimed the life of the private security guard attached to her residence.

​Initial reports from the scene had left details sketchy, with conflicting accounts suggesting that Mrs. Oyesiku—affectionately known across the state and beyond as “Aunty Kitan”—had been abducted by the armed invaders. However, close family sources and associates have now devastatingly confirmed that the retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster was murdered during the attack.

​According to local sources, the heavily armed assailants stormed the property under the cover of darkness. The resident security guard, who reportedly tried to put up a resistance and secure the premises, was shot dead on the spot. The attackers then gained entry into the main building, where they cut short the life of the iconic media personality.

​Aunty Kitan was a household name and an institutional pillar during her active years of service at OGTV, celebrated for her professionalism, warmth, and dedication to the craft. News of her brutal murder has triggered deep mourning among journalists, former colleagues, and media practitioners throughout Ogun State.

​As of the time of filing this report, security agencies have cordoned off the area, and a formal statement from the Ogun State Police Command regarding the identity of the perpetrators and the motive behind the gruesome double homicide is expected. Law enforcement sources indicate that a full-scale investigation and a manhunt for the fleeing gunmen have been launched.

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​Shaken by the brutality of the incident, residents of the Kobape axis have raised loud concerns over the deteriorating security situation on the outskirts of the capital city. Terrified neighbors are calling on the state government and tactical security units to urgently deploy stronger counter-measures to check the rising tide of violent crimes in the area.