Ogun-Based Man Commits Suicide After Losing Money to Ex-Lover

An Ogun State-based man reportedly committed suicide on Saturday after his estranged lover stole millions of Naira from him. The middle-aged man, Samsideen Akinwunmi, who is a carpenter, allegedly hung himself on a ceiling fan in his bedroom, Vanguard reports. According to reports, he sent all his children on
errands before the incident occurred.

A source disclosed that the incident occurred on Saturday at about 2:45 pm when he sent all his children on errand before killing himself. According to the source, the deceased  left a suicide note  which  explained why he killed himself. “He indicated that his estranged lover had duped him of millions of Naira and that he had to kill himself.
Reacting to the incident, a community leader and Alapinni of Egbaland, Chief Omolaso Ojedele, said it was a tragedy.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state,  Muyiwa Adejobi, could not be reached for reaction. It was, however, gathered that the Police had taken the corpse away.