An
Ibadan-based landlord and former National Electric Power Authority
staff, has been found dangling from a rope tied to a ceiling fan in his
room with a three-page suicide note on the table.
The corpse of the deceased
The residents of Idi-Ose community, along Akan Road, in the Ona Ara
council area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital are still in deep shock
after discovering that a 48-year-old landlord, Popoola Adepoju has
hanged himself as he was found dangling from a rope tied to a ceiling
fan in his room, with a three-page suicide note on the table.
According to a shocking report by Punch Metro, the wife of the
deceased who is a father of three, reportedly found his corpse after she
returned home on Tuesday and reported to the police.
She also revealed that her husband left NEPA in Abeokuta two years
ago but his entitlement had yet to be paid, adding that he had started a
cement business on small scale before the incident.
It was gathered that family members of the deceased refused to hand
over the suicide note to the policemen who came to investigate the
case, but after the intervention of the Chairman of the Idi-Ose
community, Taiwo Alimi, the note was taken to the Akanran Police
Division.
Some of the deceased's residents said Adepoju first sent his
children on errands before taking his own life, while a member of the
Four Square Gospel Church, where the deceased worshipped with his
family, said he attended Monday morning service in the church and never
gave a sign of depression.
“Adepoju was a devout Christian, pious and talented. He was
always offering useful suggestions whenever the welfare committee of the
zone met. What could have informed this action is unclear. We were
together at the early morning service at our church on Monday. We
usually have such a service on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of every month. When
I saw him last Monday after the evening service, he never gave any hint
that he was contemplating suicide.”
A landlord in the area, who did not give his name, however, said
the deceased was going through a difficult period, adding that he had
wanted to sell his Honda car for N250,000, but only got a buyer who was
ready to pay N150,000.
“He said he wanted to sell the car so he could buy a small
vehicle which he would be using as a cab to serve as a sustaining means
of livelihood for his family. He, however, said the amount being offered
was too small.
“He sometimes complained that things were no longer as they
were before he was disengaged from work. It was a surprise when we
discovered that this unfortunate incident happened,” said the neighbour.
Adekunle Ajisebutu, who is the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the death, adding that investigation was ongoing. “Under
the law, it is no offence except if it is attempted suicide. The DPO
said the deceased family did not cooperate with the police.”
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