FCMB Manager Commits Suicide Over N350M Debt

First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Mr Olisa Nwokobi shot himself in Lagos,sources revealed that the 44-year- old bank manager and graduate of Abia State University, killed himself because he was under pressure from his bank over a huge loan he was allegedly owing.

Nwokobi had reportedly gone to his priest last Friday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Northern Foresore Estate, Lekki, Lagos and complained bitterly on how he approved a loan for a customer who had refused to service the loan.

It was alleged that he had told the priest that he would not stand the shame and disgrace of being dragged up and down by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).

A source at the church said: “He told our father to help him beg his wife and his 10-year-old daughter to forgive him. As the priest was trying to advice him, he brought out a pistol and shot himself. He died instantly.

“The church was in confusion the Rev Father could not believe his eyes. We are still confused. I think he said the loan was about N350million.

“The Police visited the church, took photographs and interviewed the priest. He shot himself. He was not killed by armed robbers. We loved him because he was an active member of the church. We know him very well. He was from Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government area of Anambra state. His father was also a former chairman of First bank plc.”

Another church member, Hilary who corroborated the story said: “I think he was under a spell by someone who borrowed money from the bank and refused to service it. I think the man cashed in on the fact that the loan was illegal and refused to service it. He should be arrested”

Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer [PPRO] Dolapo Badmos, who confirmed the story said: “Yes, at about 9:45am Olisa Nwakobi, of house number 11, Aladdin close, Chevron Drive, Lekki allegedly shot himself in the head with a pistol. He shot himself in front of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Northern Foresore Estate.

“A team of policemen attached to the Ilasan Division visited the scene. An American pistol with five round of unexpended ammunition was found.” She said the corpse has been deposited at the Lagos Island morgue for autopsy.

According to her the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni has ordered full investigation to unravel why the late banker killed himself.

The deceased banker, whose late father, Chief Patrick Oguejiofor Nwakobi was a former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria plc, a successful lawyer, politician and a respected community leader before his death might have committed suicide because of the burden of the family name.

According to the Source, it was alleged that Nwakobi was the approving officer for a N350million loan that the beneficiary defaulted in servicing.

However, reacting to the development, the bank spokesman, Mr Diran Olojo, currently on vacation debunked the story going round that the deceased killed himself because of pressure from the bank over loan.

According to him, the bank has nothing to do with what happened. “It is possible that he had personal financial issues which nobody could understand now. ”

AREGBESOLA CHARGES JOURNALISTS ON PROFESSIONALISM.

The Governor, State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has charged journalists on the need to constantly embrace commitment, responsibility, astuteness and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

Ogbeni Aregbesola stated this while playing host to an high powered delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) led by its National President, Comrade Waheed Odusile who came to officially present the Ojuolape Ukeme-Bassey led Osun NUJ Caretaker Committee to the State Helmsman.

Governor Aregbesola who assured the State NUJ Caretaker Committee members of his unflinching support, enjoined the men of the fourth estate of the realm not to leave any stone unturned at ensuring that the citizenry are constantly kept informed.

In his remarks at the event, the National President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists(NUJ), Comrade Waheed Odusile who was represented by the Vice President B. Zone, South West comrade Cosmos Oni and the Secretary D. Zone, North Central of the union comrade Olatoye Akeem Olaide, eulogized Ogbeni Aregbesola on the several giant strides recorded by his administration across the state in the last six years.

He commended the Governor for his unparalleled media friendly policies which snowballed into the positive image of the person and Government of Rauf Aregbesola who he said has indeed carved a niche for himself among his colleagues.

Mr Oni stated that Osun NUJ is not divided, maintaining that there is only one NUJ in the land of virtue.

While  speaking at the event , the Chairman, Osun NUJ Caretaker Committee, Ojuolape Ukeme-Bassey  appreciated the Governor for always standing by the union.

Members on the entourage includes, Comrades Abiodun Abdulkareem chairman kwara nuj state council, Babatunde Gimba secretary kwara state council of NUJ, Kehinde Kolawole secretary caretaker committee Osun nuj state council, Gboyega Aderinwale member Osun NUJ State Council Caretaker Committee and chairman nuj local govt chapel, state of Osun, Mrs Olusola Jacob National Financial Secretary, Nawoj, Martins Alamu, GM AIT / RAYPOWER, Oshogbo, Tunji Adepoju, Manager News & current affairs NTA, Oshogbo, Bukola Elufadejin, Secretary NUJL.G, information chapel, osun  Mrs Adereti Gbemisola, coordinator Nawoj , Osun state local govt information chapel, Oyewale Ramota member,  Osun State local government information chapel, Mayowa Fagbongbe member Osun State nuj information chapel and Seun Omidiran member Federated chapel, osun state.