58-year-old man commits suicide by jumping into a well in Ogun

A 58-year-old man, Adeleye Alani, has committed suicide by jumping into a well in the Ori-Osoko Community, Abeokuta, Ogun State.  Spokesperson of the command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the development said the incident occurred on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. According to Odutola, the wife of the deceased said she could not locate the whereabouts of her husband on the said day, and after a search, the deceaseds slippers were found near a well in their compound. The Ogun State Police Command regrets to report a tragic incident of suicide in Ori-Osoko Community, Olokuta, where a 58-year-old man, Adeleye Olusegun Alani, ended his life by jumping into a well, the PPRO stated. The incident was reported on March 12, 2025, at about 06:00 hrs by Adeleye Olukunle Olubunmi, who informed the Kemta Divisional Police Headquarters that he had received distressing news from his brothers wife, Adetoyin Taiwo Adeleye Esq., a resident of Ori-Osoko Community. According to the report, Adetoyin returned home around 22:30 hrs on March 11, 2025, only to find her husband missing. A search around the premises led to the discovery of his slippers beside their house well, raising suspicions. To her dismay, she later realised that her husband had jumped into the well, taking his own life. Odutola noted that police officers were deployed to the scene of the incident and the body of the deceased was recovered and deposited at a morgue for further investigation. While condoling with the family of the deceased, the PPRO urged residents of the state to always seek support during difficult situations. "Upon receiving the report, police operatives were immediately mobilised to the scene, where the body was recovered, and photographic documentation was taken. "The deceaseds remains have been deposited at the mortuary, and an investigation is currently ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident The Ogun State Police Command expresses its condolences to the bereaved family and urges community members to seek emotional and psychological support during difficult times.   The post 58-year-old man commits suicide by jumping into a well in Ogun appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.