{
  "id": 17276118,
  "title": "Ondo businessman found dead in office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/ondo-businessman-found-dead-in-office",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T17:24:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/ondo-businessman-found-dead-in-office/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Ondo businessman, Akinbolusere Kayode, widely known as Tolufe, was discovered deceased in his office on Thursday, October 29, 2026. He was the owner of the popular Esther Estate and had released an emotional video detailing his business struggles, marital issues, and intentions to pass his assets to his immediate family. The Ondo State Police Command is now investigating the incident, which reportedly took place at his office near BOVAS Petrol Station in Igba town, Ondo State.\n\nDSP Abayomi Jimoh, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated that the 46-year-old businessman was found with no visible signs of violence. Police operatives found two empty bottles suspected to contain Sniper insecticide near the scene. The Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohagwu, has ordered a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of death and requested that the public refrain from speculation. In the video, Tolufe discussed his entrepreneurial journey, noting that his business faced technical faults with some of the machines. He claimed that he had built his wealth through legitimate means and regretted the difficulties in his marital relationship, acknowledging his wife, Akinbolusere Esther Adenike, as a significant source of support. Tolufe also expressed his intention to leave his wealth to his wife and children.",
  "summary": "By Promise Adagba A prominent businessman in Ondo State and owner of the popular Esther Estate, Akinbolusere Kayode, popularly known as Tolufe, has reportedly died in a suspected suicide incident. The businessman was reported dead on Thursday, hours after releasing an emotional video in which he spoke about his business challenges, marital relationship and plans […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}