Nigerian Police Officer Dies by Suicide While on Special Duty

A Nigerian police officer, Inspector Ajele Oloyede, tragically ended his own life while on a special duty assignment at Goodwill Ceramic Company in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death. Inspector Oloyede was attached to the 78 PMF unit in Zamfara State.

According to reports, the incident occurred on March 14, 2025, at around 1:20 PM. Another officer, Tolorunloju Stephen, who was also on special duty at the company, recounted that he had just returned from Ikeja when he saw Oloyede resting in the security office. After exchanging greetings and asking about his well-being, Oloyede responded positively.

Moments later, as Stephen stepped into the restroom, he heard a gunshot. Upon rushing back, he discovered Oloyede lying in a pool of blood. With the help of private security personnel, the wounded officer was immediately transported to Ota General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by the attending doctor.

The firearm involved in the incident has been recovered, and Oloyede’s body has been taken for an autopsy. The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, has ordered a thorough investigation to establish whether foul play or mental health issues contributed to the tragic event.