A notable Nigerian female broadcaster and former employee of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan,” was murdered in the early hours of Sunday at her private residence in Kobape area of Abeokuta, Ogun State.

According to the Secretary Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Bunmi Adigun who confirmed the tragedy in a statement, said the yet-to-be-identified gunmen also killed Oyesiku “‘s  security guard, a tragedy which shocked family members, neighbors and associates

The statement noted 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.

According to him, security agencies are expected to commence investigations to unravel those responsible for the killing.

The statement added 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 popular in media circles, having served with Ogun State Television (OGTV) before her retirement, while news of her death has sparked rage and grief among colleagues, friends, and residents of the area.

She was an active member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Ogun State Chapter.

Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni when contacted confirmed the tragedy, explaining that she was killed by armed robbers, adding that the command is already working on a sure lead.