A Deputy Commissioner of Police serving with the Force Criminal and Investigation Department, Alagbon, Lagos State, Gbolahan Oyedemi, on Monday, reportedly committed suicide in his private house in his hometown, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
It was reported that Oyedemi served the then governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, during his 11-month tenure in 2006.
A source close to the family told newsmen on the telephone on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital, that Oyedemi, 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 saidL “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.
“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”.
All efforts to get the reaction of the state Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Adewale Osifeso, were unsuccessful, as his mobile number was unreachable.
