Crimes

Man commits suicide in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command says it has commenced an investigation into the case of a 37-year-old man, who committed suicide in the Oshodi area of the state.

The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known via a statement issued on Sunday.

Hundeyin noted that the death of the man was reported at the Akinpelu police division on Friday at about 6.05 p.m.

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The police spokesperson disclosed that a distress call was received that the deceased allegedly hanged himself in his room in Oshodi.

He stated that police detectives were later mobilised to the scene, adding: “On arrival, the team met the lifeless body dangling on a rope, tied to the ceiling fan, anchored in the room.

“The detectives photographed the scene and evacuated the corpse to IDH Morgue, Yaba, for autopsy, while investigation continues,” Hundeyin said.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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