Friday, March 14, 2025 - A 58-year-old man, Adeleye Alani, has committed suicide by jumping into a well in the Ori-Osoko Community, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Spokesperson of the command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the
development said the incident occurred on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
According to Odutola, the wife of the deceased said she could not locate
the whereabouts of her husband on the said day, and after a search, the
deceased’s slippers were found near a well in their compound
“The Ogun State Police Command regrets to report a tragic incident of
suicide in Ori-Osoko Community, Olokuta, where a 58-year-old man, Adeleye
Olusegun Alani, ended his life by jumping into a well,” the PPRO stated.
“The incident was reported on March 12, 2025, at about 06:00 hrs by
Adeleye Olukunle Olubunmi, who informed the Kemta Divisional Police
Headquarters that he had received distressing news from his brother’s wife,
Adetoyin Taiwo Adeleye Esq., a resident of Ori-Osoko Community.
“According
to the report, Adetoyin returned home around 22:30 hrs on March 11, 2025, only
to find her husband missing. A search around the premises led to the discovery
of his slippers beside their house well, raising suspicions. To her dismay, she
later realised that her husband had jumped into the well, taking his own life.”
Odutola noted that police officers were deployed to the scene of the
incident and the body of the deceased was recovered and deposited at a morgue
for further investigation.
While condoling with the family of the deceased, the PPRO urged
residents of the state to always seek support during difficult situations.
"Upon receiving the report, police operatives were immediately
mobilised to the scene, where the body was recovered, and photographic
documentation was taken.
"The deceased’s remains have been deposited at the mortuary, and an
investigation is currently ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding
the incident
“The Ogun
State Police Command expresses its condolences to the bereaved family and urges
community members to seek emotional and psychological support during difficult
times.”
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