45-year-old tailor commits suicide in Osun

A 45-year-old tailor, Tayo Olatunji, resident in Oke-Opo area of Ilesa, Osun State has committed suicide.

The Police Public Relations Officer for the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident on Wednesday.

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The deceased had earlier been declared missing since Sunday morning when he left home without telling his pregnant wife.

Olatunji’s lifeless body was found dangling on a tree in a nearby swamp, according to the residents of the area that discovered him.

Some traditionalists performed rituals before cutting the body loose from the rope with which he hanged himself.

A traditionalist in the area who preferred anonymity told Daily Trust that the rites were necessary to prevent incessant tragedies in the community.