A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), with the force criminal and investigation department Alagbon, Lagos state, Gbolahan Odeyemi has reportedly committed suicide.
The late Odeyemi who was celebrated during the #EndSARS crisis in Lekki Ajah axis in Lagos for his heroics was reported to have hung himself in his house in Ogbomoso Oyo State on Monday 1st of April.
Sources indicate that Odeyemi visited his hometown during the Easter celebrations, and instructed his aide over the weekend to allow staff members to return to their respective hometowns to celebrate with their families.
The circumstances surrounding Odeyemi’s death remain unknown leaving many with unanswered questions, but colleagues and loved ones are in shock. As investigations into the incident commence, authorities are grappling with the tragic loss of a respected member of the law enforcement community.
“Odeyemi’s untimely passing serves as a sober reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support within the law enforcement profession. The community mourns the loss of a dedicated officer and extends heartfelt condolences to his family and colleagues during this difficult time,” the statement by his community read.