Ondo: Rufus Giwa poly student found dead, police suspect suicide
The police command in Ondo has confirmed a suspected suicide at Emure-Ile involving a 20-year-old student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, who was found dead in his residence.
It was learnt that the student, Audi Emmanuel, a Computer Engineering student at the institution, hanged himself along Awolowo Road, Emure Ile-Owo, beside the Amotekun Office.
Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the death in a statement on Tuesday.
Mr Jimoh said police operatives visited the scene, recovered the body, and deposited it at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
“Preliminary observations suggest a case of suicide. However, a thorough investigation is ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The command commiserates with the family of the deceased and urges members of the public to seek support and speak up during moments of emotional distress, as help is always available,” he said.
(NAN)
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