Police investigate death of 25-year-old man found hanging in Ogun forest

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a 25-year-old man, Toye Dominic, whose body was found hanging from a tree in a forest near Alagbodagbo Village, Ijebu Igbo.

Confirming the incident, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, revealed that the discovery was made around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

According to Odutola, a local hunter, Kareem Olawalose, stumbled upon the body while on a hunting trip and immediately reported it to the Ijebu Igbo Divisional Police Headquarters.

After spotting the body, Olawalose sought assistance from a nearby village, where he met the deceased’s elder brother, Joseph Dominic.

The brother disclosed that Toye had left for the farm earlier in the day but failed to return, prompting a search by concerned family members.

“Policemen and villagers on arrival at the scene, observed that the deceased had set aside his farm tools before proceeding further into the forest, where he was found hanging from a tree.“No suicide note was found, and family members expressed shock and disbelief over the incident,” Odutola said.

She added that officers documented the scene with photographs, and the body was taken to General Hospital, Ijebu Ode, for further examination.
Odutola assured the public that the police would carry out a comprehensive investigation to determine the events leading to the tragedy.

She also encouraged community members to stay alert and support people who might be experiencing emotional distress, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness and timely intervention.