Tragic Suicide: Kano School Security Guard Takes Own Life Over Ex-Wife’s Remarriage

Eko Hot Blog reports In a heartbreaking incident, a 37-year-old security guard identified as Nurudeen Shehu at Prestige International College in Kano took his own life inside a classroom after learning about his ex-wife’s remarriage.

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The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, confirmed the tragic incident on Tuesday, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the suicide.

According to Gumel, the distressing event occurred on Sunday at approximately 10:30 am, inside one of the classrooms at Prestige International College.

The police received a report from Abdullahi Abdulsalam of Rijiyar Zaki, informing them that Shehu was found hanging motionless in a classroom.

Gumel provided details of the police response, stating, “Policemen from Gwale Division, led by the DPO, made their way into the classroom, cut the rope, and rushed the body to the Murtala Mohammed General Hospital, where a doctor on duty confirmed his death, and his remains were subsequently released to the deceased’s family for burial.”

The Commissioner of Police acknowledged that the tragic decision to end his life was influenced by the news of Shehu’s ex-wife’s remarriage.

In light of the incident, Gumel assured the public that the police would conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances that led to the security guard’s suicide.

This heartbreaking event adds to the growing concern over the rise in suicide cases. In a similar incident, a 24-year-old student of Mass Communication at Federal Polytechnic Mubi in Adamawa State, Jemima Shetima-Balami, allegedly committed suicide on Monday after her boyfriend terminated their relationship.

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The surge in suicide cases underscores the importance of mental health awareness and the need for support systems to address the emotional challenges faced by individuals.

As authorities investigate these incidents, there is an increasing call for collective efforts to promote mental well-being and provide assistance to those in distress.

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