Mr. Ojo Owolabi, a senior civil servant in the Obokun Local Government
Area of Osun State,tried to kill himself by drinking a large quantity of
insecticide.
It was gathered that Owolabi tried to kill himself because his salary
hadn't been paid for the last 6 months, hence was unable to feed his
family.
According to Punch, the incident which took place
last Saturday caused panic in the neighborhood when the news spread that
Owolabi had tried to commit suicide.
Owolabi, who is a sanitary officer at the council was receiving treatment at a hospital.
A source close to Owolabi said he became frustrated because he couldn't take care of his family.
The source said: Baba Ibeji (Owolabi) drank herbicide. He was frustrated
because he has been unable to feed himself and other members of his
family. You are aware that the state government has not paid workers for
some months now. I think he just lost hope and decided to take his life
by drinking Gramoxone.