Mr Omolayo Bamidele, a 58-year-old man has reportedly committed suicide following an alleged dispute with family members.
The unfortunate incident this medium gathered, occurred in Igburowo town, located in the Odigbo council area of Ondo State.
According to media reports, the deceased ingested a chemical substance believed to be Sniper, a pesticide.
Police sources revealed that certain family members have been invited for questioning as part of the investigation.
Reliable accounts reveal that, before the sad incident, Bamidele had an argument with a family member, during which he allegedly voiced intentions of self-harm.
His body was later discovered along a major road leading to a nearby farm settlement.
A resident who first saw the body, an elderly member of the community, reportedly raised an alarm around 10:30 am, prompting neighbors to gather at the scene.
According to reports, Bamidele had left his residence early in the morning after the altercation and walked some distance to a secluded area where he took his own life.
Family members said that no note was found, although a bottle believed to contain Sniper was discovered behind his body.
Police detectives from the Ore command were informed and arrived to transport the body to the Ondo State Specialist Hospital in Ore.
At the scene, Bamidele’s sandals and mobile phone were also recovered by the detectives.
Although an investigation is underway, authorities are questioning family members to understand the circumstances that led to Bamidele’s actions.
While confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, stated, “The police are aware of the report of suicide, but we do not have details of what led to it.”
She added that an ongoing investigation aims to uncover the reasons behind Bamidele’s death.
