The Nigeria Police Force is reeling with shock following the death of a top detective who committed suicide by hanging himself at his private home in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Gbolahan Oyedemi attached to the Force Criminal and Investigation Department, Alagbon, Lagos State, was reported to have taken his own life during the Easter holiday.
“ His body was found hanging in his house yesterday (Monday). He stays alone, and he normally comes home for Easter celebrations,” a family source told Punch.
“This time, he told his aides to go and celebrate with their family members in their various homes. Only God knows what could have prompted him to commit suicide.”
FCID spokesperson Funmilayo Eguaoje confirmed the development Tuesday.
“No one can tell specifically what the cause of his death is until an investigation is carried out. There is no official statement from the Inspector General of Police yet.
“So, I won’t be able to tell you anything about it for now. No official statement is approved by the IG,” she added.
Before his death Oyedemi served as Divisional Police Officer in Ilupeju, Area Commander in Ajah, and was Personal Assistant to two former Commissioners of Police in Lagos State. He was also the Aide de Camp to the late former Governor of the state, Adebayo Alao-Akala, during his 11-month tenure as defacto governor in 2006.
