Residents of Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, discovered a naked man hanging from a tree in what appears to be a suspected suicide, prompting police investigation
Residents of Ilishan-Remo in Ogun State were left in shock on Saturday after discovering the lifeless body of a naked man hanging from a tree in an undeveloped plot of land near the New Market area.
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The disturbing incident, which was only confirmed on Thursday, has prompted police investigation amid growing concerns over mental health and public safety.
Eyewitnesses said the body, found in a state of full nudity, was suspended by a rope tied around the neck and attached to a tree. While the circumstances remain unclear, the scene suggested a likely case of suicide.
A community source, who requested anonymity, confirmed that residents raised the alarm immediately after the discovery and alerted the police.
“On Saturday, June 7, 2025, we found a man’s body hanging from a tree in an undeveloped part of New Market. The police were contacted, along with community leaders and health officials, to handle the removal of the corpse,” the source said.
Responding to the incident, a senior police officer, who declined to be named due to lack of authorisation, said details of the case had already been forwarded to the Ogun State Police Command headquarters. He directed all further inquiries to the Command’s Public Relations Officer.
As of Thursday, the spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, had yet to issue a formal statement regarding the case.
This is not the first time such a tragic discovery has occurred. In a similar case reported in April 2018, a half-naked man was found hanging from a tree near EFAB Estate in Lokogoma, Abuja, also in what was believed to be a suicide.
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While the identity of the latest victim remains unknown, residents have called for greater attention to mental health awareness and better surveillance of isolated areas to prevent further tragedies.
