A tragic incident occurred in Afio village, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, where a 19-year-old boy, identified as Sunday Moses, was found dead after allegedly hanging himself from a tree.

Moses’ lifeless body was discovered in a secluded rocky area of the village. Reports indicate that the secondary school leaver had earlier informed his 47-year-old brother that he was going to find a spot with better network reception to make a phone call.

Confirming the incident on Thursday, Ogun State Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola stated that the deceased was found by his brother, John Egbe, after several hours of searching for him.

Investigations revealed that Moses had recently lost his mother, who had yet to be buried in their hometown of Oju, Benue State.

“The deceased left his home in Ogungbade village early on February 10, 2025, in search of better network service,” Odutola said. “When he failed to return, his elder brother, John Egbe, became worried and traced him to the location, where he made the devastating discovery.”

Upon receiving the report, detectives were deployed to the scene, and photographs were taken as part of the investigation.

Odutola confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and the corpse has been released to the family for burial according to their traditional rites.