A young Nigerian identified as Onoh Chukwuma has allegedly committed suicide after he allegedly lost N2.5m to betting.
According to reports, Chukwuma who before his demise, Tuesday, went live on Facebook to inform his friends and families that it was his last day on earth and that he was going to meet his maker, took his own life by ingesting an insecticide.
He was reported to have consumed the substance even before updating his social media fans. This resulted in the inability of medical personnel to resuscitate him despite professional efforts which were made after his friends learned of his distress and rushed him to Madonna Hospital, Umuahia.
In his post, Chukwuma had extended appreciation to some individuals even as he informed them of his planned demise. He wrote, “Today is my last day on earth! I’m going to meet my maker. Thank you Chima Anyaso, Ikukuoma Abia, Kelvin Jombo Onumah, Ekwueme Ohafia, and my friends. My spirit is with you all.”
It was gathered that Onoh had allegedly lost N2.5m to betting and could not bear the shame and pressure from those he borrowed money from, thus, resorted to committing suicide.
Sharing the news of his demise, a friend of the deceased expressed heartbreak, recounting the futile attempts by medical professionals to revive him.
Another Facebook user questioned the deceased’s decision, mentioning that Onoh had N1m and borrowed N1.5m to play a bet that failed, leading to his tragic end due to shame from debtors.
A Facebook user, Ibeako Esther Chisom, wrote, “Onoh Chukwuma Richard, I am heartbroken. I watched the doctors and nurses giving you pressure to see if you can come back but all proved abortive and your pause dropped as the doctor confirmed you dead right in front of me and other of your friends.
“Onoh Chukwuma Richard, you really cut down the plans God has for you by taking your life by yourself. Sleep on. I am heartbroken.”
Another user, Obika James Abuchi, wrote, “U had 1m and borrowed 1.5m to play bet, it failed, cuz of the shame from debtors you took your life? Onoh who taught you this? ”
Friends have since taken to his Facebook page to send condolences.
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