‘Mummy Calm Down’ Boy’s Mother Commits Suicide In Benin After Battling Post-partum Depression

‘Mummy Be Calming Down’ Boy’s Mother Commits Suicide In Benin After Battling Post-partum Depression

The tragic demise of Mrs. Toluige Olokoobi, mother of the young boy famous for his “Mummy calm down” plea, has left the Edo State community in shock. News of Olokoobi’s untimely death surfaced on social media on Monday when a Twitter user, claiming to have been at the scene, tweeted about the harrowing incident. “The woman in the viral ‘Mummy Calm down’ video has just ended her life here in Benin,” the tweet read, revealing that Olokoobi had not shared her troubles with anyone and left behind three children, including the “Mummy Calm Down” boy.

A local resident corroborated this tragic news, stating that Olokoobi took her life in the presence of her one-year-old son. According to the resident, Olokoobi worked as a medicine distributor, while her husband was employed as a taxi driver and car dealer.

In response to this devastating event, the Edo State Police Command, through its spokesperson Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed to BBC Pidgin that the police had arrested and detained Olokoobi’s husband for interrogation. “He discovered his wife in their home, hanging by a rope. He immediately alerted the neighbors, who accompanied him to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead,” Nwabuzor explained.

Nwabuzor further stated that the deceased’s body had been taken to the mortuary, and her husband remained in police custody, awaiting transfer to the State CID for a more detailed investigation.

The family, particularly the young boy Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola, gained notoriety in 2020 when their video went viral. In the video, Oreofeoluwa earnestly pleads with his mother, saying, “Mummy be calming down,” capturing the hearts of many, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This viral moment led to a meeting with the governor, who commended Oreofeoluwa for his bravery and poise.

The sudden passing of Mrs. Olokoobi has cast a somber shadow over the family’s recent fame, leaving the community and the nation to mourn the loss of a mother whose family had once brought smiles to many faces across the country. As the investigation unfolds, many questions remain unanswered about the circumstances leading to this heartbreaking incident. The community, along with the rest of the nation, waits for answers while remembering the woman behind the viral “Mummy calm down” video that once brought joy and laughter.

Police Release Husband, Family Reveals Cause Of Death

Following the heartrending incident of Toluige Olokoobi Babalola’s suicide, a close family friend has disclosed crucial details about the tragic event. Toluige, the mother of Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola, known from the viral 2020 video ‘Mummy Calm Down’, tragically ended her own life recently, leaving many in shock.

An individual named Samuel first brought the news to public attention through a post on a social media platform. A family friend, who preferred to stay anonymous, shared with us that Toluige had been struggling with post-partum depression for the past year following the birth of her third child. This severe and prolonged depression, according to the source, ultimately led to her taking her own life.

In a related development, Lawal Babalola, Toluige’s husband, who had been in police custody in Benin, Edo State since the incident, has been released on bail. Babalola reportedly informed the police that his wife’s battle with depression had been ongoing for about a year, eventually culminating in her tragic death.

Despite efforts to get comments from the Edo State police authorities, our reporter was unable to establish communication at the time of this report. The community remains in mourning, trying to come to terms with the loss of Toluige, a woman whose family once brought nationwide attention through a viral video. Her story brings to light the critical issue of post-partum depression and its potentially devastating impacts on individuals and families.