A man, Dada Adesonye, has died by suicide after hanging himself to a tree in the Afami area of Imasayi, in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, in a telephone conversation on Friday with our correspondent, said the victim’s body was found by a worker in the area in the early hours of the day.
She stressed that upon receiving the information, police officers visited the scene of the incident and found items including a payment card and a sum of N2,000.
She said, “On October 18, 2024, at approximately 8.27 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 deceased, later identified as Dada Adesonye, 24, 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.”
Odutola disclosed that the victim’s body was released to the family upon request for burial.
She urged families to watch out for their loved ones who may be exhibiting suspicious signs.
“The body has been released to the family for burial. 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 said.
