A 46-year-old man, identified as Akinbolusere Kayode, known as Tolufe, has died by suicide after recording life struggles video for his family.
The victim died in his office in Igba Town, Ondo State, on Thursday, 29th October 2026 when he reportedly taken a poisonous substance suspected to be sniper insecticide.
In a statement on Friday, the command’s spokesman, DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the incident was reported following information received from members of the public that the deceased, a resident of Road 7, Housing Estate, Igba in the State.
The statement explained that the tragedy struck beside BOVAS Petrol Station, Igba Town, at about 1500hrs on the said date, the police spokesman added.
He said, Upon receipt of the information, police operatives attached to Bolorunduro Division visited the scene, where two empty bottles suspected to have contained insecticide were recovered from nearby bush.
Preliminary findings also revealed that the deceased had allegedly recorded a video before his death, which has since circulated on social media, in which he reportedly lamented about his life struggles.
His remains was subsequently evacuated and deposited at the State Hospital Morgue for preservation and further examination. No foul play or visible marks of violence were observed on his body at the time of examination.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident to establish the actual cause of death.
The Command urges members of the public to refrain from speculation and allow the investigation to run its course. It also encourages individuals experiencing emotional distress, marital challenges or other personal difficulties to seek timely support and assistance rather than resorting to actions that could endanger their lives.
