Man Commits Suicide After Being Duped By Ex-Lover in Abeokuta

A middle-aged man has reportedly committed suicide in Abeokuta after being duped of millions by his lover.

The deceased identified as Samsideen Akinwunmi, a carpenter, was said to have been found dead after allegedly hanging himself on a ceiling fan in his room located at Aboaba Street, Itori-Odo, Abeokuta.
According to a source who spoke with Vanguard, the incident occurred on Saturday.

The source further said that he saw Akinwunmi at about 2:45 pm on Saturday when he sent all his children on errand before killing himself.

According to the source, the deceased left a suicide note which explained why he killed himself.

“He indicated that his estranged lover had duped him of millions of Naira and that he had to kill himself.

Reacting to the incident, a community leader and Alapinni of Egbaland, Chief Omolaso Ojedele, said it was a tragedy.

It was also learnt that the police has taken away the corpse.