19-Year-Old Secondary School Leaver Dies by Suicide in Ogun Weeks After Mother’s Death

A 19-year-old secondary school graduate, Sunday Moses, has reportedly taken his own life in Afio Village, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Moses was discovered hanging from a tree in a remote, rocky area of the village on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Confirming the incident on Wednesday, the spokesperson of the State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, stated that a report from the Olugbo Outstation indicated Moses’ mother had passed away just weeks earlier and had yet to be buried in their hometown of Oju LGA, Benue State.

According to the PPRO, the deceased had reportedly told his brother, John Egbe, that he was going to find a spot with better network reception to make a phone call.

“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, John Egbe, 47, grew concerned and traced him to the location where he made the devastating discovery,” the PPRO stated.

“Upon receiving the distressing report, police detectives were immediately deployed to the scene. Photographs were taken, and the body was carefully lowered in the presence of family members, who confirmed that no foul play was suspected.

“The family, devastated by the loss, requested that the remains be released for burial by their traditional rites.”

Odutola further stated that the command has launched an investigation into the incident.