45-year-old man takes own life over hardship
A 45-year-old man, Ayobami Oshoko, has ended his life in the Mango, Oke-Ata area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, over the current hardship in the country.
Confirming the incident to newsmen on 1st of October, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola, said Ayobami committed the act around 6:00 a.m on 30th September due to the hardship he was currently facing.
Omolola added that the victim was believed to have ingested insecticide.
The deceased’s sister was said to have reported the incident to the Lafenwa Police Division after discovering her brother’s lifeless body in his room, with a bottle of insecticide found beside him.
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“A friend of the deceased visited his home and asked to see him. Upon entering the room, he discovered the victim’s body on the floor and raised the alarm after finding that the victim had ingested a mixture of insecticide and herbal concoction,” the PPRO stated.
“He left a note written in Yoruba language, explaining the reasons behind his decision. In the note, he expressed frustration with his life and stated that he felt he had no choice but to end it. A discreet investigation is currently underway.”
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