22-Year-Old Man Commits Suicide In Anambra (Photo)

22-Year-Old Man Commits Suicide In Anambra (Photo)

A 22-year-old man, Chika Alex-Chukwuezie committed suicide today
April 2nd in Ubaekwem community in Ihiala Local government area of
Anambra state.

The deceased who is said to be an active youth in the Umuezekwe
political ward of Ihiala LGA, was found in the early hours of today
dangling from a mango tree. The reason for committing suicide is yet
unknown.

A family member who preferred anonymity said

“He was a single unemployed young man who had completed his SSS
exams, with the hope to excel in business after schooling. One of his
uncles also committed suicide at youthful age decades ago. The family
had to subject itself to spiritual cleansing to avert recurrence of the
unfortunate incident.”

The body of the deceased has since been thrown into the thick forest
according to Igbo traditional rights. His relative said efforts are
being made to bring in traditionalists who will cutoff the orange tree
and sanctify the compound.

Confirming the incident, the state police command spokesperson,
Harunna Muhammed, said investigation is ongoing to ascertain the
circumstances surrounding the incident.