Residents and business operators in Ondo City, Ondo State, have been thrown into mourning following the death of a well-known entrepreneur and property developer, Akinbolusere Kayode, popularly called Tolufe.
Kayode, the owner of the popular Esther Estate, allegedly committed suicide on Thursday in circumstances that have yet to be fully established.
His death comes days after he released a video in which he publicly explained how he intended to distribute his properties among his wife and children.
In the video, the businessman insisted that his decision to bequeath his assets to his family was entirely voluntary, stressing that nobody pressured or influenced him into making the arrangement.
He acknowledged that some of his business ventures had experienced difficulties in recent times but expressed appreciation to his wife for supporting him throughout his journey to success.
Kayode disclosed that his properties, including his estates and motorcycles, had been willed to his wife, Mrs Akinbolusere Adenike Esther, who hails from Ekiti State, and their three children, who are based in Canada.
The children were identified as Akinbolusere Oluwaferanmi, Akinbolusere Toluwani and Akinbolusere Daniel.
He described his wife, whom he married in a court wedding, as a supportive partner who understood the challenges of his journey and had never caused him distress.
Meanwhile, details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear. Some residents have called for a thorough investigation to establish what happened.
Authorities have yet to provide further details on the incident..
