Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Omolola Odutola, has confirmed the death of one of its operatives who reportedly committed suicide.

The tragic incident happened at about 1:20 p.m. on Friday when the deceased officer was on special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company.

Ajele 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.

According to preliminary 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 positively 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.

The PPRO revealed in a statement that 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.

She added that the firearm used in the incident had been recovered, and the officer’s body had been deposited at the hospital for autopsy.

Odutola noted that the Commissioner of Police had ordered a full-scale investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the possibility of foul play or mental health concerns, while assuring that the police swiftly contacted the deceased officer’s family.

According to the PPRO, the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, for a thorough investigation.

She extended the Nigeria Police Force’s deepest condolences to the officer’s family, colleagues, and loved ones.

“The command remains committed to the well-being of its officers and will ensure all necessary support is provided during this difficult time,” she added.