Suicide by poision
Teenage apprentice accused of stealing N100,000 commits suicide in Lagos
In Lagos State, one Ojibe Chibueze has committed suicide after an allegation of stealing his master’s N100,000 was leveled against him.
He was last seen around 8 p.m., on March 11, 2024, when he returned from his master’s shop located in the Ikorodu area of the state.
He was said to have left the apartment he shared with his elder sister, Cynthia
Concern mounted and apprehension kicked in when he didn’t return home as expected, prompting Cynthia to file a missing person report at the police station.
She said she later received a telephone call she was dreading, informing her that the lifeless body of her brother has been found at Abijo bus-stop, Ikorodu.
Cynthia said she dashed “to the scene and met my brother’s lifeless body.”
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An empty bottle of insecticide, suspected to have been consumed by the deceased, was found beside him, according to her.
She further explained to policemen at Elemoro division that “when he came back from work, he took some money and went out.
“Later, his master called and informed us that he stole N100,000 from his shop. Chibueze did not come back home until I received a call that he was found lying dead at Abijo bus-stop.”
Spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hudenyin, who confirmed the incident, said: “Cynthia reported the incident at Elemoro Police Division about 7.50a.m., on March 12, 2024.
He said: “On the receipt of the report, detectives of the division visited the scene. By then, foam was gushing out of the deceased’s mouth and nostrils.
“The corpse has been removed and deposited at Epe General Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation. Investigation is ongoing. The empty can of insecticide has been recovered as an exhibit
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