FUTA student commits suicide

Olona Joseph Oluwapelumi, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, in Ondo state, has committed suicide over alleged depression and financial constraints. 

NRTC gathered that the deceased who was a student of Industrial Design hanged himself in his off-campus lodge, located in the Aule area. 

Oluwapelumi’s dead body was found by his friend who visited his room yesterday morning but found out that the room was locked and after several telephone calls without answer, the door was broken.

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The buckets with which he used to aid the action were seen in the room after they gained entrance.

Some of the deceased friends told journalists that the deceased had earlier posted on his Facebook page suicidal thoughts and messages seeking financial help to run his business.

According to his friends, the post on his Facebook page on October 8 read: “Suicide kinda answers all, it’s the only thing that listens and trusts You when You left all to your self “Good night and Goodbye”

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Students Union reacts

Reacting to the unfortunate incident, the leadership of the Students union, in a statement signed by its President, Jesunifemi Asoore, expressed sadness about Oluwapelumi’s death as well as sending condolences to his family and friends. 

The statement read: “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Olona Joseph Oluwapelumi. popular known as Tart Angle. who passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

“According to the report, His death was confirmed in the early hour of Saturday, January 21, 2023. The deceased, identified as Olona Joseph a 300-level student from the department of Industrial Design was reported to have committed suicide by hanging himself in the early hour of today.

“I know we are all saddened by his death and we’re sending our condolences to his family and friends.

“Death can be difficult for us to understand, especially when it is sudden. Many of us may be confronted with a variety of emotions. which might include shock and sadness. and confusion.

“We want to assure you that we, the Students Union, care about you and the feelings you may be experiencing.”

Police confirm incident 

Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, said the incident was reported to the police and the body had been taken to the morgue.

Odunlami who said the case was a suicide noted that an investigation has commenced to unravel the reasons behind his action.

As of press time, the university authority has not issued any official statement.