Hardship: 45-Year-Old Man Commits Suicide In Ogun

Ayobami Oshoko, a 45-year-old man, has died by committed su!cide over hardship in Ogun State.

It was gathered the incident happened at his home in the Mango, Oke-Ata area of Abeokuta around 6:00 am on September 30, 2024.

The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to Punch on Tuesday, October 1, stated that the victim was believed to have ingested insecticide to end his life due to the hardship he was allegedly facing.

The deceased’s sister, identified as Funmilayo, 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.

“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."