A 25-year-old student, Joseph Abodunrin, has committed suicide at the Dagbolu community in Olorunda Local Government Area, Osogbo, Osun State due to the cost of living in the country.
Abodunrin reportedly took his own life on Monday, March 24, 2025, after making no fewer than 88 suicidal tweets since December.
According close acquaintance was a first-class student of Material and Metallurgical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna. Although, reports suggest he dropped out.
He took to his account on January 31, 2025, saying, “If not for my siblings, I would not commit suicide. Those younglings are still full of optimism, hope, and dreams that I don’t want to squash with the news of my death.
Quoting the same tweet on March 24, the day the 25-year-old ended it all, he in a series of tweets wrote, “I’m sorry I failed you guys, I couldn’t just do it anymore… No matter how I explain it. You won’t understand!!!
The deceased celebrated his 25 years birthday on February, 6, 2025.
A close acquaintance revealed he had ambitions, but as he clocked 25, he felt he had ran out of time, and with the way the society is built, he might never make it.
It was said that they tried to convince him about life. But the longer he drew breathe, the more his world felt smaller.
The acquintance said the final straw was when he realised he didn’t make it into Tony Elumelu’s foundation. He has a start up called Data Wall, which wasn’t selected at TEF 25.
Abodurin wanted to be the next Elon Musk, but he found himself in Nigeria, which automatically handicapped his dreams.
Also, a family member, Abodunrin Grace, confirmed his death on Thursday via her X handle.
According to the lady who described him as his best brother, Joseph had hidden all his pain in smiles, pretending that everything was okay, while encouraging them.
She wrote, “I still feel shattered, many words but unprocessed. You were the best brother. You encouraged us all, but you went to voice out in a space we couldn’t think of. You hid it all from us. You went about with fake laughter and smiles. Now we can’t get over it.
“He is my cousin (man is just a big brother). None of our laments can bring him back; the tagging is too much! I personally have been too strong. It’s no one’s fault. Please, if there’s one or two, please, please try to heal. It is needed. We’re all striving! It’s not easy for anyone.
“A little brief: With the expansion of lifestyle, economy, culture, arts, and all other life-based sectors!! Being sane and mentally stable is the only thing that can keep making all said work!!!Prioritize your Mental wellbeing.”
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, ASP Akeem Adeoye, told our correspondent that he was not aware of incident while promising to get back if there is any development.
“I am not aware of it. Maybe the family does not want it out. But I will let you know about any development,” he said
