Tragedy struck in Owo, Ondo State as Precious Arobo, a final year student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic ended his life after his relationship with his lover crashed.
It was reported that the deceased (28), was found dead around 9 p.m. over the weekend in a bush near his residence in Owo.
The deceased was said to have uploaded a disturbing video on his social media pages before committing the act.
The video caption suggested he was battling deep emotional pain, believed to be linked to a failed romantic relationship.
The caption read, “Eniayewu Opeyemi was the one who got me into this. People say there is still life out there, but to me, there is nothing anymore.”
A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Arobo had already been buried. The source also shared that his parents were devastated by the incident.
“He’s been laid to rest. His parents are completely heartbroken. Precious was a kind and gentle person,” the source said.
The incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Olayinka Ayanlade, who said, “Yes, I can confirm to you that a case of suicide was reported at about 2200 hrs on the 18th of June, 2025, at the B Division police station in Owo.
“Upon the receipt of the information, the DPO team of detectives went to the scene of the said incident, where the lifeless body of a young man of about 27 years was found with a rope believed to have been used in the commission of suicide around his neck.
“The body was subsequently removed and deposited at the FMC mortuary for preservation and autopsy.”
