Dry cleaner found dead in Bayelsa shop

Vanguard News | 04-10-2026 04:15pm |

A middle-aged dry cleaner identified simply as Oke, a native of Delta State, was found dead inside his rented shop in the Okaka area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, in circumstances residents suspect may be suicide. The incident was discovered on Sunday morning after neighbours found Oke's lifeless body inside the shop where he operated his dry-cleaning business. Oke was said to have lived in the area for some time and was well known to residents and customers. Some neighbours described him as jovial and friendly, saying his death came as a shock to the community, with no obvious indication of serious difficulty before his body was discovered.

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.