By our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 30-year-old mother of three, Abigail Adebayo, who allegedly took her own life following a reported disagreement over her planned marriage.
It was revealed in a report that the deceased had been in a relationship with her fiancé since September 2025 and that both were making arrangements to formalise their union.
According to the report, trouble began after the man introduced Abigail to his family. The family allegedly objected to the marriage upon discovering that she had three children from a previous relationship. The disapproval was said to have later been reinforced by the fiancé, a development that reportedly caused her significant emotional distress.
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The report stated, “About two weeks ago, he introduced her to his relatives, but his mother reportedly disapproved upon learning that Abigail had three children from a previous relationship. The objection was later reinforced by the man, leading to heightened emotional distress for Abigail.
“Family sources say Abigail was later found motionless in her room and rushed to the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, where she was confirmed dead on arrival. The circumstances reportedly indicate that she ingested a toxic substance.”
Confirming the incident in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Tuesday, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said the victim was suspected to have died after ingesting an insecticide.
“On Thursday, 12/02/2026, it was reported that one Abigail Adebayo, ‘F’, 30 years, allegedly ingested Sniper insecticide following a family disagreement over their intended marriage,” she said.
“She was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, where she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”
Oluseyi added that detectives had visited both the scene and the hospital as part of ongoing investigations.
“Photographs were taken, and no visible marks of violence were found on the body. Investigation is ongoing,” he stated.
The incident has again drawn attention to concerns over emotional well-being and mental health challenges, particularly among young adults facing social and economic pressures.
