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Man Allegedly Takes His Own Life After Losing N2.5m To Betting
A Facebook user named; Onoh Chukwuma on Tuesday reportedly took his own life by ingesting an insecticide allegedly for losing N2.5m to betting.
Onoh had on his Facebook wall posted a message saying that it was his last day on earth and that he was going to meet his maker.
Unknown to those reading the post, he had already taken the insecticide before making the announcement.
In his post, he thanked some individuals, saying, “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.”
Upon learning of his distress, friends rushed Onoh to Madonna Hospital, Umuahia.
However, despite the efforts of doctors to resuscitate him, he did not survive.
It was reported that Onoh had allegedly lost N2.5m to betting and could not bear the shame and pressure from those he borrowed money from.
A friend, sharing the news of his demise, 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.
