The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected suicide of a 46-year-old businessman, Akinbolusere Kayode, popularly known as Tolufe, who was found dead in his office in Igba town, Ondo State.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026, saying the deceased was found dead in his office beside BOVAS Petrol Station, Igba, on Thursday.
Jimoh said the incident was reported to the police by members of the public at about 3pm, prompting operatives attached to the Bolorunduro Police Division to visit the scene.
He stated that two empty bottles suspected to have contained Sniper insecticide were recovered from a nearby bush during the police investigation.
The police spokesman added that preliminary findings indicated that the deceased had allegedly recorded a video before his death, which later circulated on social media. In the footage, he reportedly spoke about the personal challenges he was facing.
According to the statement, the deceased's remains were evacuated to the State Hospital morgue for preservation and further examination, while no visible signs of violence were observed on his body.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, was said to have ordered a comprehensive investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and establish the actual cause of death.
The command urged members of the public to avoid speculation while the investigation continues, advising people experiencing emotional distress and personal difficulties to seek timely support and assistance.
