A prominent Ondo State businessman and owner of Esther Estate, Akinbolusere Kayode, popularly known as Tolufe, has died in a suspected suicide incident, hours after releasing an emotional video announcing that he was leaving his properties to his wife and three children.
The 46-year-old businessman reportedly died on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his office in Igba Town, Ondo State.
In the video, which later circulated on social media, Kayode spoke about his personal, marital and business challenges while announcing his intention to bequeath his properties and accumulated wealth to his wife, Akinbolusere Esther Adenike, and their three children.
He maintained that the decision was voluntary and that nobody pressured him into making the declaration.
While speaking about his marriage, the businessman described his wife as a supportive partner who stood by him when he had little, particularly during his early days as a barber.
He also expressed regret over the difficulties in their relationship, accepting responsibility for some of the problems and praising his wife’s contributions to his journey.
Kayode further disclosed that he was experiencing challenges with his business operations, revealing that some of the machines used in his enterprise had developed faults.
The incident was subsequently reported to the police. According to the Ondo State Police Command, Kayode was found dead in his office beside BOVAS Petrol Station in Igba Town at about 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Police spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that officers who visited the scene recovered two empty bottles suspected to have contained insecticide from a nearby bush.
His remains were evacuated to the State Hospital Morgue for preservation and further examination. The police also stated that preliminary examination revealed no visible marks of violence on his body.
However, the incident has raised concerns among members of his family. His uncle, Femi Akinbolusere, reportedly questioned the circumstances surrounding the emotional video and called for a thorough investigation, including an autopsy.
The police have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing to establish the actual circumstances and cause of the businessman’s death.
The command has urged the public to avoid speculation and allow investigators to complete their work.
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