There was confusion at Oke-itase area in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Tuesday as the lifeless body of a 35-year-old man, Sunday Onifade who resided in the area was found hanging on the iron rod of the ceiling fan in his living room.
The deceased who was a barber was believed to have committed suicide by hanging himself but the reason for his decision could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report as his relatives refused to speak on the incident.
The younger brother of the deceased, Omotayo Onifade proceeded to the ‘A’ Division Police Headquarters in Ife to report the death of his elder brother.
He explained that family members were shocked when they saw Sunday where he hung himself.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Fimihan Adeoye who spoke through the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Folasade Odoro confirmed the incident.
The police chief said investigation has commenced on the matter.
Daily Trust correspondent learnt that necessary rites and rituals have started taking place in the house to appease the gods over the incident so as to prevent incessant death among members of the family and the community.
Source: Daily Trust
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