According to reports, a businessman in Ondo town, Kayode Roland Akinbolusere, widely known as TOLUFE, has died after posting a distressing video in which he seemed to be bidding farewell to his family and documenting his final requests.
In the video, which appears to have been filmed inside his automobile, Roland says he is frustrated with life and talks about his troubles after three machinery he says were utilised in his factory broke down.
He seemed to be in an emotional state as he reflected on his life, business problems and family, prompting questions about his mental health before his claimed death.
Roland thanked his wife of many years, Adenike for her support and commitment during the years of their marriage while recording.
“I was a barber,” he said, “and she was with me during those times.
He also referenced their three adult children believed to be in Canada, and said he was handing over his properties and other accrued assets to his wife and children.
The businessman, who was believed to have run multiple enterprises in Ondo town, reportedly controlled a block-making facility which had been in operation for nearly 20 years, an estate called Esther Estate, and other commercial interests.
The actual circumstances of his supposed death remain unknown, although reports circulating with the video suggest he may have killed himself.
The Police Statement.
ONDO STATE POLICE COMMAND.
PRESS RELEASE
Police in Ondo probe suspected suicide of 46-year-old man in Igba Town, recover two empty sniper bottles.
The Ondo State Police Command under the leadership of CP Felix Ohagwu, psc, mnips, mspsp has commenced investigation into the suspected suicide of a 46-year-old man who died in his office in Igba Town, Ondo State on Thursday, 29th October 2026. The deceased was identified as Akinbolusere Kayode popularly known as Tolufe.
The event was reported after intelligence from members of the public revealed that the deceased, who lives at Road 7, Housing Estate, Igba, died in his office located along BOVAS Petrol Station, Igba Town, about 1500hrs of the date in question.
On receipt of the information, police officers belonging to Bolorunduro Division, attended the spot and retrieved two empty bottles thought to have carried Sniper pesticide from the nearby jungle. Early reports also indicated the dead apparently made a video before his death, which has now gone viral on social media, supposedly bemoaning his life troubles.
His corpse was later removed and deposited at the State Hospital Mortuary for preservation and further analysis. At the time of examination, no foul play or marks of violence were seen on his body.
Commissioner of Police Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, psc, mnips, mspsp has ordered for a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the occurrence to ascertain the exact cause of death.
The Command calls on members of the public to desist from speculations but allow the investigation to take its course. It also urges those who are facing emotional anguish, marital troubles or other personal difficulties to seek prompt support and aid instead of turning to behaviours that could threaten their life.
electronically signed
anipr, mnism DSP ABAYOMI JIMOH
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Command, Ondo State
30 October 2026
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