Man Attempts Suicide Over ₦1.2M Debt

The Anambra State Police Command has successfully rescued a 27-year-old man, identified as Alozie John, who attempted suicide in Umunnachi community, Dunukofia Local Government Area, due to a ₦1.2 million debt.

Alozie, a livestock dealer originally from Isielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, reportedly attempted to take his own life after struggling to repay the substantial debt owed to his supplier of livestock products.

The incident came to light after the police intercepted a distressing WhatsApp conversation in which Alozie confessed to consuming a poisonous substance in the hope of ending his life.

This was contained in a statement on Saturday by the Anambra State police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.

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Ikenga said, “On 23/8/2024, Anambra police rescued a young man who attempted to take his own life. He was debriefed, rendered medical assistance and kept in safe custody for monitoring.

“The young man, who was later identified as Alozie John ‘m’ aged 27years from Isielu LGA Ebonyi State but lives in Umunnachi, Dunukofia LGA, WhatsApp message was intercepted when he engaged the Command on a chat that he drank a poisonous substance hoping for death because of indebtedness of one million, two hundred thousand Naira to his supplier of livestock products.

“He further confessed that he deals with selling live chicken and after he took the harmful chemical did not feel otherwise.

“Meanwhile, his mother was contacted, and she is currently assisting the Police with evaluation, references and transfer to a better facility for proper and other necessary care of the boy.”