The acting Head of the Audit Department at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Mr Adeniyi Oluwaseun on Sunday committed suicide, by jumping into a well.
Adeniyi took his life shortly after eating dinner at his residence located at the Obantoko area of Abeokuta metropolis of Odeda Local Government Area of the state.
Blueprint learnt that one of Adeniyi’s children was set to marry in a month time before the tragic incident happened.
His body has been recovered from the well and has since been deposited at a morgue.
Though, the reason behind the tragic act remain sketchy, but a source disclosed that Adeniyi had a history of mental health struggles, although the specific nature of his condition remains undisclosed.
The Head of Public Relations and Communication Unit at FMC Abeokuta, Segun Orisajo confirmed the incident and expressed the hospital management’s deep sorrow.
Orisajo stated, “It is true that he committed suicide. It was an unfortunate incident. The management feels saddened about this development’.
He described the late Adeniyi as a hardworking and loyal staff member whose sudden death came as a shock to everyone at the hospital.
“The unfortunate incident caught the entire management off guard. It is a quiet and irreparable loss.
“The management extends its heartfelt condolences to the department, as well as to the immediate and extended family members of the deceased,” Orisajo added.
Meanwhile, all efforts to get the spokesperson of Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola to comment on the matter proved unsuccessful.
