The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife in Osun State has reported the death of its Staff, Mr. Fisayo Oyeniyi.

The deceased, according to dependable sources, had sent a text message to his aged mother, his wife and two daughters, complaining of depression.

Spokesman of Obafeni Awolowo University, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju told reporters on Thursday that the deceased killed himself a few hours after telling people that he was tired of life.

Oyeniyi worked in the armed squad of the security Department of the University before the tragedy.

According to the spokesman of the University said, “Oyeniyi left office and went to hang himself fours hours after sending text message to his mother, wife and children that he was tired of this life.”

“Unfortunately, he didn’t allowed his co-workers to know. He did not allow them to suspect anything. Four hours after he sent the text message, he committed suicide. He was found lifeless, dangling in his room.

“The University management sympathised with his mother, wife and two children. It was very sad,” Olanrewaju said.

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