Civil servant attempts suicide over unpaid salary in Osun

A senior Civil Servant identified as Ojo Owolabi attempted to commit suicide in Obokun Local Government Area of the State by drinking insecticide.

Owolabi was said to have attempted suicide because of his inability to cater for his family as civil servants in the State are being owed six months salary.
The incident which occurred at Owolabi’s residence last Saturday in Obokun Local Government Area of the State threw residents into a state of confusion.

It was gathered from a source closed to Owolabi that he wanted to take his life because he got frustrated over his inability to cater for his family.
The source affirmed, “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.

 

DAILY POST learnt that Owolabi’s wife and children have moved out of the house after he could not meet their needs.