Ondo Businessman Dies After Recording Emotional Video, Police Recover Suspected Poison Bottles.

Ondo Businessman Dies After Recording Emotional Video, Police Recover Suspected Poison Bottles.

What could have driven a successful businessman, who had built his business from nothing, to make a final decision that would leave his family and associates searching for answers?

That is the question surrounding the death of a prominent Ondo State businessman, Kayode Akinbolusere, popularly known as Tolufe, who reportedly died after taking a poisonous substance inside his office.

Before his death, the 46 year old businessman had recorded a video in which he spoke about his personal struggles, reflected on his journey to success and announced plans to leave all his properties to his wife and three children living in Canada.

In the emotional recording, Kayode made it clear that nobody had pressured him into preparing the will. He also took time to acknowledge the sacrifices his wife, Akinbolusere Esther, had made during the difficult years when he was struggling to establish himself.

According to him, his wife had remained supportive even when he had very little, particularly during his earlier days working as a barber. He described her as someone who stood by him without making life more difficult, despite the challenges they faced.

Kayode also recalled how he started his business from scratch, insisting that he had always conducted his affairs transparently.

However, he spoke about a series of frustrating developments at work. He explained that after arriving at his workplace, two machines he depended on for his business developed faults.

The unexpected breakdown reportedly left him wondering why things were happening that way, especially considering how much effort he had invested in building the business.

In the same video, he announced that his properties would go to his wife and their three children, adding that he was making the decision voluntarily and in recognition of the support he had received from his family.

Sadly, the recording would later become one of the major pieces of information surrounding his death.

Kayode reportedly died on Thursday, October 29, 2026, inside his office in the Igba area of Ondo State.

Following reports of the incident, the Ondo State Police Command confirmed that an investigation had commenced to establish exactly what happened.

In a statement released on Friday through the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the police identified the deceased as a resident of Road 7, Housing Estate, Igba.

According to the police, the incident occurred at his office beside BOVAS Petrol Station in Igba Town at approximately 3 p.m.

Officers attached to the Bolorunduro Police Division were dispatched to the location after members of the public alerted authorities about his death.

During their examination of the scene, investigators recovered two empty bottles suspected to have contained Sniper insecticide from a nearby bush.

The police also confirmed that a video recorded by the businessman before his death had circulated on social media. In the recording, he reportedly spoke about his personal struggles and the difficulties he had encountered in life.

His remains were subsequently taken to the State Hospital Morgue, where they were deposited for preservation and further examination.

The command added that no visible signs of violence were discovered on his body during the initial examination.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed that a thorough investigation be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the businessman’s death.

The police have also appealed to members of the public to avoid drawing conclusions or spreading unverified information while investigators work to establish what happened.

The command further encouraged people facing emotional distress, marital difficulties or other personal challenges to seek assistance and support rather than take actions that could put their lives at risk.

For now, questions remain about the events that preceded Kayode Akinbolusere’s death, while the police investigation is expected to provide further clarity.