A prominent Nigerian veteran female broadcaster and former staff member of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan,” has been murdered in cold blood in the early hours of Sunday at her private residence in Kobape area of Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Penpushing reports the Secretary Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Bunmi Adigun who confirmed this in a statement said the yet-to-be-identified gunmen also killed Oyesiku”s security, a development which shocked family members, neighbors and associates
The statement added that as at the time of filing this report details surrounding the circumstances of the killing remain sketchy, while the motive behind the attack has yet to be established, stressing that security agencies are expected to commence investigations to unravel those responsible for the heinous crime.
Penpushing further reports that Adigun stated in the statement that as at the time of filing this report authorities were yet to release an official statement on the incident. More details are expected to emerge as investigations continue.
The late Oyesiku was well known in media circles, having served with Ogun State Television (OGTV) before her retirement, while news of her death has sparked grief among colleagues, friends, and residents of the state.
Penpushing also reports that she was a communication, has built a respected career in the Nigerian media space, frequently participating as a speaker, panelist, and moderator in various journalism and public relations forums in the region.
The deceased was an active member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Ogun State Chapter and has served as a featured speaker alongside industry veterans to discuss and review the legacy of notable Nigerian journalists and Public Relations.
Penpushing reports that the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni when contacted confirmed the sad incident, explaining that she was killed by armed robbers, adding that the command is already working on a sure lead
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