A Police Inspector, Ajele Oloyede in Ogun State has reportedly shot himself to death.

Oloyede, a Police Mobile Force (PMF) operative attached to MOPOL 78, Zamfara State, was alleged to have turned his rifle on himself while on special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company, Igbesa, Ogun State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred about 1:20pm last Friday.

According to reports, Oloyede was seen resting his head on a table by another officer, Tolorunloju Stephen, who asked if all was well with him.

He was said to have responded in the positive to Stephen who had just returned from Ikeja, Lagos.

After exchange of pleasantries, Stephen, who was attached to the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos but on special duty at Ibesa, was alleged to have gone to the restroom where he was when he heard a gunshot. He was said to have rushed back only to find Oloyede in a pool of blood.

According to spokesperson for the command, Chief Superintendent of Police Omolola Odutola, Stephen with the assistance of private security personnel in the company, rushed the injured Oloyede to Ota General Hospital where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

“The firearm used in the incident has been recovered, and the body has been deposited at the hospital for an autopsy.

“The Commissioner of Police who received the shocking news has ordered a full-scale investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident, perhaps any foul play as well as any possible mental health factors.

“The police were swift in contacting the deceased officer’s family and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, for discreet investigation.

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