Artisan Commits Suicide After Dispute With Wife
An artisan identified as Tope Olajide, popularly known as Meco, has reportedly taken his own life following a misunderstanding with his wife in Otan-Ile, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State.
The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, according to reports gathered by FCNN
Confirming the incident in a statement on Friday, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, Kehinde Adeleke, said:
“On 21st August, 2025 at around 09:27AM information reached our office in Ilare division that, one Olajide Tope popularly known as MECO at Otan-Ile committed suicide.
We gathered from people that, he had misunderstanding with his wife Wednesday night but what led to the incident was not known yet.”
Adeleke further disclosed that the State Commandant, CC Igbalawole Sotiyo, urged couples and individuals facing emotional or marital challenges to seek help from the Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit of NSCDC in Osun State.
“The unit has successfully mediated and resolved numerous cases, offering support and guidance to those in distress. No one should ever feel compelled to take his or her own life — every life is valuable and irreplaceable,” he added.
