24-year-old man commits suicide in Ogun

Friday, October 18, 2024 - A 24-year-old man identified as Dada Opeyemi Adesonye, has allegedly committed suicide in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Adesonye was found hanging from a tree in the Afami area of Imasayi on Friday morning, October 18, 2024 by a worker near the scene.

The spokesperson of the State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to punch, stated that the Divisional Police Officer reported the suspected su!cide around 8:27 am after an employee at Dangote Cement Transport in Ibese alerted authorities upon finding the lifeless body along Dangote-Afami Road.

“On October 18, 2024, at approximately 08:27 am, the Divisional Police Officer reported a suspected suicide incident. An Assistant at Dangote Cement Transport in Ibese informed the Dangote Police Post that he discovered a lifeless body around 8:10 am,” the PPRO stated. 

“The deceased, later identified as Dada Opeyemi Adesonye, a 24-year-old from Abeokuta, was found hanging from a tree along Dangote-Afami Road. The duty officer at the police post promptly alerted law enforcement, and a team was dispatched to the scene

"Upon investigation, photographs were taken, revealing no signs of violence on the body. Personal items found in the deceased’s pockets included a payment card, a key holder, an earbud, and N2,000.”

Items recovered from the victim’s pockets included a payment card, a key holder, an earbud, and N2,000. 

The police have since released the body to the family for burial. 

Odutola urged families to pay close attention to loved ones who may be exhibiting concerning behaviour, especially amid rising incidents of suicides.

“Further updates will be provided, and in the meantime, please remain calm and vigilant. “Police urged families to monitor their loved ones amid rising youth suicides,” Odutola added.