A boy identified as Prince Chigozie, 19, has reportedly committed suicide in Anambra State, because he was denied access to banana by one of his family members. The incident took place in Mmakwum village, Obosi in the Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
According to Reporters, Chigozie hanged himself in his room. A source in the community who begged not to be named for fear of victimization told our correspondent that Chigozie was found hanging in his room by his father.
He said,
“I saw him fuming in the morning hours. When I approached him, he said a relation of his had been denying him many things because of his unemployed state.
“I told him to take it easy, but he kept fuming and threatening. Shortly after that, I heard that he had committed suicide.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Haruna confirmed the story to our correspondent.
He said:
He said the case was being investigated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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