A senior civil servant in the Obokun
Local Government Area of Osun State, Mr. Ojo Owolabi, has attempted to
end his life by drinking a large quantity of insecticide.
It was learnt that Owolabi took the
action because of his inability to feed his family due to the failure of
the state government to pay salaries.
Civil servants in the state have not been paid their salaries in the last six months.
It was gathered that the
incident which happened at Owolabi’s residence last Saturday caused
pandemonium in the neighborhood.
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It was gathered on Thursday
that Owolabi, who is a sanitary officer at the council was receiving
treatment at a hospital.
A source close to Owolabi said he became frustrated as a result of his inability to meet his family’s needs.
The source said, “Baba Ibeji ( Owolabi)
drank herbicide. He was frustrated because he has been unable to feed
himself and other members of his family.
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