Nigerian Man Commits Suicide Over 'Hunger And Rejection By Family' In Bayelsa Community

Nigerian Man Commits Suicide Over 'Hunger And Rejection By Family' In Bayelsa Community

A young man whose identity is yet to be known committed suicide in a community in Bayelsa State on Monday.

The incident, according to a post on the Facebook account of Bayelsa Connect on Monday, which shows the picture of the deceased hanging from the ceiling in a block industry, took place at Okolobiri community in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.

Although newsmen could not independently ascertain the veracity of the picture or when the incident took place, the picture posted on the page shows a young man hanging from the ceiling.

He was said to have been found hanging on Monday morning at the block industry.

Attached to the picture and video of the incident is a statement that reads, "Man commits suicide by hanging due to hunger and family rejection happened in Okolobiri Community.

"He was found in a block industry this morning. #bayelsaconnect"

When the Bayelsa Police Public Relations Officer, Asinim Andrew was contacted for more information about the incident, he said he had not been briefed about it.

He, however, promised to get back as soon as he gets the details of the incident.

"I have not been briefed about the incident, but will make calls and get back to you," he said.