FUTA student commits suicide

A 300-level student of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State, Olona Oluwapelumi, has committed suicide.

It was gathered that Oluwapelumi, who was in the Department of Industrial Design at the university, committed suicide at his residence in the Aule Area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Saturday.

The reasons for the incident have yet to be ascertained.

It was, however, gathered that his close friends went to his apartment in the early hours of Saturday and discovered it was locked and had to break the door after many phone calls without any response.

It was learned that upon entry, the friends discovered that the body of the student, popularly known as ‘Black’, was hanging in the room.

Some of his neighbours, who did not want their names to be mentioned, said the student was a jovial and friendly man who never entered into arguments or fought with any neighbour.

One of the neighbours said it was discovered that the Facebook page of the deceased, who was an entrepreneur and made designer wears with the brand name ‘Tart Angle’, contained a post about suicide.

According to him, several of the deceased’s posts also contained messages seeking financial help to enable him to run his business.

“On October 8, 2022, his Facebook post read, ‘Suicide kinda answers all, it’s the only thing that listens and trusts you when you left all to yourself. Good night and good bye’,” the neighbour said.

Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, said the remains of the student have been taken to the morgue.

“An investigation has started to unravel the reasons behind his action, but it was a case of suicide,” Odunlami added.

The incident was also confirmed by the FUTA Students’ Union Government via a statement issued by its President, Jesunifemi Asoore.

“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Olona Oluwapelumi, popularly known as ‘Tart Angle’, who died on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

“According to reports, his death was confirmed in the early hour of Saturday,” Asoore stated.

The Star