Why The First Son Of A Former Permanent Secretary In Osun State Committed Suicide

In the news today, the first son of the late Permanent Secretary, Bureau of General Services, Office of the Governor of Osun State, Mrs Olufunke Kolawole, has committed suicide.

This is a pathetic story of depression and its extreme result.

It is worrisome to know that many people are going through depression, and they either do not have trustworthy people to share their issues with or the people with whom they share their issues do not help them to seek professional help instantly.

For the latter reason, some of those with whom they share their challenges apply temporary solution innocently; however there is a need for much more than that.

Punch reports that the 32-year-old married man identified as Tolulope Kolawole, ended his life in his apartment- Hallelujah Estate, Oshogbo on Thursday. He was said to have been frustrated with everything not working for him, and his inability to fend for himself.

According to his neighbours, Tolulope had always complained bitterly about the downturn in his farm and also how life has been terrible for him, since the passing of his parents. His mom, Olufunke Kolawole was abducted on her way to Abuja on an official assignment and eventually killed sometime in 2017 in Kogi State.

A resident of the area, who identified himself as Remi Taiwo said the deceased who left a wife behind, had confided in one of his friends residing in Ibadan, Oyo State about how rough things were for him and that his wife had complained bitterly about it.

“The friend, whose name I can’t recall, was said to have been very helpful with monetary support and had warned him against taking any negative step to finding a solution to his challenge.”

A police source also confirmed the incident to our correspondent on the telephone, saying the case was reported at the Dada Estate Police Station, before it was transferred to the Osun State Police Command, Oshogbo.

“The young man was said to have lamented the lull in the business bequeathed to him by his late mum. He was said to be constantly complaining to one of his friends in Ibadan, Oyo State, and that one kept encouraging him and offering him financial support.

But he decided to hang himself when he could no longer bear it. He was said to have put a rope round his neck and was standing on a chair, but had not kicked the chair away before somebody arrived at the scene.

The person was said to have pleaded with him and had ran to call residents, but the deceased was said to be found dangling before help could come,” he said.

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For all going through one form of depression or another, please speak out and seek professional help.