Mr. Ojo Owolabi, a senior civil servant in the Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State attempted to commit suicide over Governor Rauf Aregbesola's failure to pay state workers over the last 6 months. 

PUNCH reports that Owolabi reportedly drank a large quantity of insecticide.

A source close to Owolabi said he became frustrated as a result of his inability to meet his family’s needs.

''Baba Ibeji ( Owolabi) drank herbicide. He was frustrated because he has been unable to feed himself and other members of his family. You are aware that the state government has not paid workers for some months now. I think he just lost hope and decided to take his life by drinking Gramoxone.

''Members of his family rushed him to a hospital in Ile Ife, where he was admitted. We are praying that he survives it'', the source said.