Ondo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 46-year-old businessman, Kayode Akinbolusere, popularly known as Tolufe, who was found dead in his office in Igba, Ondo State.
Akinbolusere, the owner of Esther Estate, was reportedly found dead on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at about 3 p.m., near BOVAS Petrol Station in Igba Town.
According to the police, officers from the Bolorunduro Division visited the scene following the report and recovered two empty bottles suspected to have contained insecticide from a nearby bush.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, said preliminary findings showed no visible marks of violence on the deceased.
He added that the body had been deposited at the State Hospital Morgue for preservation and further examination.
The incident has attracted public attention following the circulation of a video reportedly recorded by the businessman shortly before his death.
In the video, Akinbolusere spoke about difficulties in his business and expressed his intention to leave his properties to his wife and three children, who reportedly live in Canada.
Meanwhile, a member of the deceased’s family has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, questioning aspects of the video and requesting further inquiries.
The police said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
