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The family of Ajele Oloyede, an operative of the Nigeria Police Force, was plunged into mourning on Thursday following his death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the Igbesa area of Ogun State.
While it remains uncertain whether the deceased’s actions were intentional or accidental, the command informed our correspondent on Sunday that an investigation had been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Our correspondent learnt that the incident occurred on Thursday at a ceramics company in Igbesa, where the officer had been assigned as part of the company’s security details.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the incident was discovered by an officer from the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, Tolorunloju Stephen, who was on a special duty at the company.
Stephen had allegedly returned from Ikeja around 1:20 pm and, upon entering the security office at the ceramics company, found Inspector Oloyede with his head resting on a table.
When asked out of concern about his well-being, Oloyede reportedly assured him that he was fine before the two officers exchanged greetings.
The command stated that Stephen proceeded to place his bag and pistol on the table before stepping into the restroom.
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