Death Of Ondo Businessman By Suicide: Ondo Police Command Recovers Two Empty Bottles Of Snippers

By Ayodele Oni

As investigation into the death of 46-year-old businessman, identified as Akinbolusere Kayode, popularly known as Tolufe, continues, Ondo State Police Command has revealed that two empty bottles of snipper, an insecticide, were recovered in the bush close to his office.

The deceased had, before his death on Thursday, appeared in a viral video where he willed his property to his wife and children.

The Ondo State Police Command, stated that it has “commenced an investigation into the suspected suicide of a 46-year-old man, identified as Akinbolusere Kayode, popularly known as Tolufe, who reportedly died in his office in Igba Town, Ondo State, on Thursday, 29th October 2026.

“The incident was reported following information received from members of the public that the deceased, a resident of Road 7, Housing Estate, Igba, had died in his office located beside BOVAS Petrol Station, Igba Town, at about 1500hrs on the said date.

“Upon receipt of the information, police operatives attached to Bolorunduro Division visited the scene, where two empty bottles suspected to have contained Sniper insecticide were recovered from nearby bush.

“Preliminary findings also revealed that the deceased had allegedly recorded a video before his death, which has since circulated on social media, in which he reportedly lamented about his life struggles.

“His remains was subsequently evacuated and deposited at the State Hospital Morgue for preservation and further examination.

“No foul play or visible marks of violence were observed on his body at the time of examination.

“The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident to establish the actual cause of death.

“The Command urges members of the public to refrain from speculation and allow the investigation to run its course.

“It also encourages individuals experiencing emotional distress, marital challenges or other personal difficulties to seek timely support and assistance rather than resorting to actions that could endanger their lives.”

The statement was signed by the command’s spokesman, Abayomi Jimoh.