Sola Ogungbe, the manager of SEAP Microfinance Bank in Saki, Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State, has tragically taken his own life due to issues related to loan facilities within the state.
The incident occurred at his residence in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday.
It has been learned that Ogungbe had provided loan facilities to certain customers, but they were unable to repay the loans to the company’s account, which likely contributed to the distressing situation.
An eyewitness said, “The victim’s wife was called by a staff member of the company because the deceased had not been reporting at his workplace over the loan default crisis.
“But unfortunately, when she got home to report the call to her husband, she met his corpse on the floor.”
One of the deceased’s friends, who choose to remain anonymous said that “Sola made a mistake by taking his life, as he was supposed to have discussed his problem with his friends.
“The issue of suicide is becoming alarming. He made a great mistake by taking his own life because of debt. If he had shared this issue with his friends, maybe somebody would have come to his aid.
“Everyone is going through one thing or another, but our survival is anchored upon communal living and friendship. Tell people about your issues, you don’t even know who can help you,” he stated.
Following the tragic incident, the body of the deceased has been transported to his hometown in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, where he will be laid to rest.
