A Deputy Commissioner of Police assigned to the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (FCIID), Gbolahan Olugbemi, reportedly died by suicide in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
The body of the DCP, who had previously served as an aide to former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, was reportedly found in his apartment with a noose around his neck, indicating suicide by hanging.
While a comprehensive investigation is pending to determine the cause of his death, a source informed newsmen that it appears to be a case of suicide.
DCP Gbolahan Olugbemi, the deceased, reportedly returned home for the Easter celebration and arrived at his residence on Petros Academy Street in the Federal Low-Cost area without anyone accompanying him.
The deceased officer whose age is put at 50 plus was the Aide De Camp of late Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala during his eleven month tenure from 2006-2007.
It was gathered that his residence has been cordoned off and sympathizers stood in clusters mourning the tragic end of the gallant officer.
One of his neighbours said, “Sometimes, he came home with police security. In fact l saw him recently driving personally into his beautiful mansion.”
“It’s only him we see around. His family is not usually seen with him.”
The source further disclosed that the man had been battling with depression for quite a long time.
Due to his effective policing, he was recommended for commendation for his handling of the ENDSARS protests in 2020.
Before his death, Olugbemi had served as Divisional Police Officer in Ilupeju Area Commander in Ajah, and was Personal Assistant to two former Commissioners of Police in Lagos State.
When newsmen tried to reach the Police Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Command, SP Adewale Osifeso, he said he was busy with his boss.
