A Deputy Commissioner of Police serving with the Force Criminal and Investigation Department, Alagbon, Lagos State, Gbolahan Olugbemi, on Monday reportedly committed suicide in his private house in his hometown, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
According to a source close to the family who confirmed the incident, Olugbemi, who normally visited his hometown during the Easter celebrations, told his aides at the weekend to go to their various towns to celebrate with their family members.
The source said: “Yes, he committed suicide. His body was found hanging in his house yesterday (Monday). He stays alone, and he normally comes home for Easter celebrations.
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“This time, he told his aides to go and celebrate with their family members in their various homes. Only God knows what could have prompted him to commit suicide.”
As at press time, all efforts to get confirmation of the incident from the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, were unsuccessful, as his mobile number was unreachable.