A security man attached to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Fisayo Oyeniyi, hung himself in his residence after sending suicide text to his mother, wife and children.
The Nation learnt that Oyeniyi who was one of the armed guards in the security department of the institution left his working place for his house around Kanmi bus stop, at Ifewara road, Ile-Ife to commit suicide.
Oyeniyi sent text messages to his mother, wife and his two children informing them that he was not interested in living again.
A source who simply identified herself as Tolani said, “the incident happened around noon. I saw people rushing to his apartment to get to see for themselves to be sure of what Mr. Oyeniyi has done to himself.
“We saw where he hung himself, dangling on the rope inside. He has been buried. This is so sad,” she said.
Another source disclosed that the guard committed suicide two hours after he sent the suicide text to his family.
When contacted, Osun police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola said the matter was yet to be officially reported to the police.
However, the public relation officer of OAU, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, confirmed the incident.
He said Oyeniyi left office after he sent a suicide text to his mother, wife and children.
