Teenager ‘commits suicide’ in Ogun

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A 19-year-old teenager, Sunday Moses, has allegedly committed suicide in Afio village, in Odeda local government area of Ogun state.

Moses was discovered lifeless, hanging from a tree in a secluded rocky area of the village.

Confirming the incident, the Ogun police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said Moses, a secondary school graduate had allegedly informed his 47 years old brother that he was going to find a spot with better network reception to make a phone call.

Moses was however, found dead by his brother, John Egbe, who searched for him after several hours of waiting for him to return.

“The deceased left his home in Ogungbade village early on February 10, 2025, to find better network service. 

“When he failed to return, his elder brother, grew concerned and traced him to the location where he made the devastating discovery”, she said.

Odutola added that on the Information detectives were immediately deployed to the scene and photographs were taken.

“Investigations are ongoing and the corpse has been released to the family for burial according to their traditional rites,” she added.