According to a news report from Punch, a fridge repairer named Yunusa Abdullateef has reportedly hanged himself after allegedly stealing a motorcycle in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

The incident took place the Wednesday before last at Ita Ogunbo in Ilorin West Local Government Area. A resident, identified only as Mr Abdul, stated that the deceased allegedly committed the act out of shame after stealing the motorcycle in the community.

“After he stole the motorcycle, he left home and went into hiding but was reported to the community which launched a manhunt and apprehended him.

Abdul said, “Some of the residents close to him said he complained that the shame and social stigma would be too heavy for him to bear.”

He added, “He was seen hanging himself in his room in the house where he lived.”

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

“The deceased was a fridge repairer accused of stealing a motorcycle. His body was found dangling inside the room and the family had buried him according to Islamic injunctions”, she added.