Tragedy struck at the College of Education, Ekiadolor in Edo state as a principal lecturer of the school identified as Friday Osadolor committed suicide at his Obakhavbuaye, off Ekenwan road residence.
His lifeless body was found hanging in a rope around his neck with a protruding tongue. The rope was tied to the rail of one of the windows in the apartment.
The Edo lecturer who committed suicide was said to be in his 50s. He was a member of the College of Education Academic staff Union, (COEASU), and a principal lecturer at the Department of Adult education.
Osadolor was reported to have complained bitterly to close associates over his inability for lack of money to tend to his failing health and take care of his family. But he did not leave any suicide note.
His body was later recovered by the police officers attached to Oba Market police station.
May his soul rest in peace.