Photos: FUTA Student Hangs Self With Buckets In Ondo

  

 

 

Oluwapelumi Joseph Olona, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State (FUTA), has taken his own life.

According to reports, Pelumi, a Student of the Department of Industrial Design hung himself with the use of buckets in his room in an off-campus lodge in the Aule area of Akure metropolis.

It was gathered that his close friends after trying to reach him to no avail, tried to call him on his mobile line but he did not pick it. They became worried and got to his apartment, knocked and he did not answer.

They had to force his apartment door open, with his lifeless body found in the early hours of Saturday, 21^st of January 2022.



"Upon gaining entry, his body was discovered hanging with the buckets used to aid his legs." the source said.

Though the reason for his action cannot be fully ascertained at the moment, some students in his area surmised that it might be due to the depression he battled with, coupled with financial constraints.

 Pelumi, popularly called “Black” within his close circle, was said to be a jovial student who never entered into arguments or fought with anyone according to his hallmates.

The President of the FUTA students’ union, Jesunifemi Asoore, while confirming the incident in a statement, said:

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

The Ondo State Police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, also confirmed the death in a statement on Saturday, January 21.

“His body had been taken to the morgue, and investigation has started to unravel the reasons behind his action, but it was a case of suicide." the PPRO said.