Jilted Final Year Student Commits Suicide In Bayelsa

 Jilted final-year student commits suicide in Bayelsa

A final year student of Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education, Sagbama, Bayelsa State, identified simply as Prince, has committed suicide for losing his lover to another man.

Prince, an indigene of Kaiama community, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state, was said to have consumed a bottle of insecticide to take his own life on Wednesday.

It was learnt that the substance damaged his lungs and other major parts of his intestines.

The deceased is said to have been buried in his hometown, Kaiama, the same day.

Reacting to his death, his close friend, Nanakumo Tony, said he was shocked at the incident, noting that he spoke with the deceased three days before his death.

He said, “I still find it difficult to believe the news that Prince is dead. I spoke to him three days ago. I even shook hands with him. In fact, this is a painful death.

“Prince, why did you choose this path? May God have Mercy on your soul! The lady involved is also a final year student in the same school, but hails from Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa.”

The incident is coming two months after a student of Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Ayuba Daniel, also committed suicide by drinking the same substance, popularly called ‘Sniper’.

When contacted, the Spokesperson for the Bayelsa State Police Command, Asinim Butswat, said he had yet to hear about the incident.

He, however, promised to get back to our correspondent after contacting the Divisional Police Officer of Sagbama. But as of the time of filing this report, the police spokesman had yet to call back.