Acting head of the audit department at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Mr. Oluwaseun Adeniyi reportedly committed suicide by jumping into a well. Adeniyi took his own life shortly after eating dinner at his residence located at the Obantoko area of Abeokuta on Sunday.
Although, the cause of the suicide could not be immediately ascertained, as the deceased did not leave a suicide note, The Verge gathered that late Adeniyi who assumed the position of acting head, Audit Department two months ago, did not show any sign of distress for anyone to have suspected such act.
Adeniyi’s child was due to marry in just a month’s time before the devastating event unfolded. His body was recovered from the well and has since been moved to a morgue
FMC’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Segun Orisajo who spoke to journalists via telephone explained Adeniyi did not appear distressed throughout his working period at the hospital.
Orisajo described the late Adeniyi as “a hardworking and loyal staff member whose sudden death came as a shock to everyone at the hospital”, Orisajo maintained that the unfortunate incident caught the entire management off guard, saying, “It is quite an irreparable loss” .
“The management extends its heartfelt condolences to the department, as well as to the immediate and extended family members of the deceased,” Orisajo added.
