The Ogun State Police Command said it had commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 25-Year-Old Toye Dominic, who was found to have hung himself in a forest near Alagbodagbo Village, Ijebu Igbo, on Thursday at about 4:30 pm.
The Spokesperson for the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement sent to journalists on Thursday.
Odutola said that the incident was reported to the Ijebu Igbo Divisional Headquarters by a local hunter, Kareem Olawalose, who discovered the deceased while on a hunting expedition.
She explained, “After making the discovery, he sought help from a nearby village, where he met Joseph Dominic, the deceased’s elder brother.
“Joseph revealed that Toye had left for the farm earlier that morning but had not returned, prompting a search, which was fruitless by family members.
“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.
“The police have documented the scene with photographic evidence, and the body has been transferred to the General Hospital, Ijebu Ode, for further examination”.
The command has extended its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased, pledging commitment to conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Odutola urged the public to remain vigilant and seek support for individuals experiencing distress or emotional struggle, adding that mental health awareness and timely intervention remain crucial in preventing such unfortunate incidents.
