A 20-year-old Computer Engineering student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), has been found dead in his apartment after allegedly committing suicide.

The lifeless body of the deceased student identified as Audi Emmanuel, was found dangling from a rope and already emitting offensive odour

The incident which occurred along Awolowo Road, Emure-Ile, Owo Local Council Area of Ondo State has thrown the institution’s neighbourhood into disbelief.

According to sources, neighbours, who had noticed a foul smell emanating from the student’s room, forced the door open, after which his body was discovered.

One of the neighbours stated that “Emmanuel’s body was found hanging in his rented apartment. The odour from his room was so heavy. We tried to reach him, but we couldn’t. So we decided to force the door open.

“We didn’t know what could have happened for such action. But we immediately contacted the police, who came to evacuate the corpse. We have not seen any form of suicide note.

While confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, stated that operatives were swiftly deployed to the location with the body retrieved and deposited in a mortuary.

With Jimoh stressing that an autopsy will be conducted to determine the actual cause of the death of the deceased, the command commiserated with the family and urged members of the public to seek support and speak up during moments of emotional distress.

He said, “The Ondo State Police Command confirms the report of a suspected suicide incident at Emure-Ile involving a 20-year-old student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, who was found dead in his residence.

“Police operatives promptly visited the scene, where the body was recovered and deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy. Preliminary observations suggest a case of suicide; however, a thorough investigation is ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The Command commiserates with the family of the deceased and urges members of the public to seek support and speak up during moments of emotional distress, as help is always available.”