The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation to unravel the true circumstances surrounding the death of the former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Nick Imudia, who reportedly died by suicide at his residence in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Thursday after it became public knowledge that Imudia, in an apparent attempt to take his life, allegedly jumped from the balcony of his residence.
Reacting to our correspondent’s question regarding the case, Hundeyin said, “Yes, it is true. He allegedly committed the act on June 25. An investigation has commenced at the homicide section, SCID, Yaba.”
According to reports, Imudia, 45, was at home when he reached for his phone, contacted his United States-based brother, and gave him instructions on how to share his wealth.
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The businessman was said to have also contacted his young daughter and informed her that he would always be there for her.
After making the calls, our correspondent learnt that Imudia, who until his death was the CEO of D.light, a leading innovator in residential solar energy solutions, reportedly went to the balcony of his apartment on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and jumped down from there.
The impact of his body hitting the ground was said to have claimed his life.
