Tragedy struck in Otan-Ile, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, on Thursday when an artisan, Tope Olajide, popularly known as Meco, reportedly took his own life following a misunderstanding with his wife.
The incident, which occurred around 9:00 a.m., was confirmed on Friday in a statement by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, Kehinde Adeleke.
According to the statement, “On 21st August 2025, at around 09:27 a.m., information reached our office in Ilare Division that one Olajide Tope, popularly known as Meco, at Otan-Ile, committed suicide.
We gathered from people that he had a misunderstanding with his wife Wednesday night, but what led to the incident is not yet known.”
The NSCDC further noted that its State Commandant, CC Igbalawole Sotiyo, has urged couples and individuals facing emotional or psychological difficulties to seek help through the Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit of the command.
“The unit has successfully mediated and resolved numerous cases, offering support and guidance to those in distress. No one should ever feel compelled to take his or her own life. Every life is valuable and irreplaceable,” Sotiyo stressed.
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