25-year-old man commits suicide in Ogun forest

A 25-year-old man, Toye Dominic, has hung himself in a forest at Alagbodagbo Village in the Ijebu Igbo area of Ogun State.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed this via a statement on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Odutola disclosed that the deceased body was found at the scene of the incident at about 4:30p.m. on Thursday.

She said the incident was reported at the Ijebu Igbo Divisional Headquarters by a local hunter, Kareem Olawalose, who discovered the deceased body while on a hunting expedition.

Odutola disclosed that after making the discovery, Oluwalose sought help from a nearby village, where he met Joseph Dominic, the elder brother of the 25-year-old man.

The police spokesperson stated that the elder brother revealed that his brother had left for the farm earlier in the morning but failed to return, prompting a search by family members, which was fruitless.

Odutola said: “Policemen and villagers on arrival at the scene, observed that the deceased had set aside his farm tools before proceeding further into the forest, where he was found hanging from a tree.

“No suicide note was found, and family members expressed shock and disbelief over the incident.

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“The police have documented the scene with photographic evidence, and the body has been transferred to General Hospital, Ijebu Ode, for further examination.”

Odutola pledged that the command would conduct a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

She urged the public to remain vigilant and sought support for individuals experiencing distress or emotional struggle.

The police spokesperson added that mental health awareness and timely intervention remained crucial in preventing such incidents.

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