‘They ruined my reputation’: Student commits suicide after Oyo police detention over N8,000 debt

The Punch | 19-09-2026 01:51am |

A 30-year-old student in Ibadan, Oyo State, has committed suicide by ingesting rat poison after being detained by police over an N8,000 debt. The student reportedly said, 'They ruined my reputation' before the incident. The circumstances leading to the detention and subsequent suicide are under investigation. The case has raised concerns about police handling of minor debt issues.

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