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How man killed self over failed relationship

chuks oti

Aug 03, 2020

A middle-aged man, popularly known as Tailor, has committed suicide after his lover allegedly jilted him in Rivers State.

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According to Punch, the incident happened around 10 pm on Saturday at Omuokiri village, Aluu community, in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.

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It was gathered that the victim who hailed from Kogi State but lived in Aluu community hung himself in the night after his lover abruptly ended their relationship.

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It was also gathered that the man was found dead after the lady whose identity is still unknown packed her belongings from the man's apartment.

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A source further disclosed that what the man did was a taboo in the community, and others who live in the compound have been asked to pack out till traditional cleansing is done in the compound.

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When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the incident, adding that the police were investigating the circumstances that lead to the man's death.

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