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Federal Medical Centre Staff Commits Suicide

Federal Medical Centre Staff Commits Suicide
  • PublishedJanuary 21, 2025

Acting Head of the Audit Department at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Adeniyi Oluwaseun committed suicide on Sunday by jumping into a well.

According to reports, Adeniyi committed suicide after having his dinner.

The incident occurred in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State.

His body has been recovered from the well and has since been deposited at a morgue.

Though the reasons behind the tragic act are yet to be determined, a source disclosed that Adeniyi had a history of mental health struggles, although the specific nature of his condition remains undisclosed.

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Head of Public Relations and Communication Unit at FMC Abeokuta, Segun Orisajo, confirmed the incident and expressed the hospital management’s deep sorrow.

Orisajo stated, “It is true that he committed suicide. It was an unfortunate incident. The management feels saddened about this development.”

He described the late Adeniyi as a hardworking and loyal staff member whose sudden death came as a shock to everyone at the hospital.

“The unfortunate incident caught the entire management off guard. 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.