Tragedy struck in Ozoro, a community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, as a man identified simply as Samson reportedly took his own life following a string of devastating personal setbacks.
According to local reports, Samson ingested a poisonous substance suspected to be sniper on the night of Sunday, July 6. Neighbors revealed that the deceased had recently suffered multiple misfortunes, including the destruction of his electronics shop in a fire incident just months earlier.
The emotional and financial toll of the fire incident was reportedly compounded when his girlfriend, whom he had supported during better times, left him for another man after his fortunes dwindled.
“He had been going through a lot, and when his shop burned down, things got worse. Then the girl he loved left him — it broke him completely,” a neighbor said.
Samson’s tragic death has sparked conversations around mental health awareness and the urgent need for support systems for individuals battling depression and financial hardship in rural communities.
When contacted, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, stated that he would investigate the matter and provide an official update in due course.
The heartbreaking story has left many in the community in shock and mourning. Residents are calling on local authorities, NGOs, and religious organizations to step up mental health awareness and counseling services, especially in areas where support is scarce.
Samson’s death adds to the rising cases of suicide linked to emotional distress and economic hardship in Nigeria, with many experts urging the government to invest in community-level interventions and public awareness campaigns.
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