A Jigawa man, Samaila Ilu, has reportedly taken his life due to the difficult situation and economic hardship in the country.
Police spokesman DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam said the 35-year-old man, who resides Dungun Tantama village, Hausa local government hanged himself to death.
He said; “On 17/08/2023 at about 1100hrs, police received a report that a 35-year-old man Samaila Ilu of Dungun Tantama village, Hausa local government, left his house on 16/08/2023 to an unknown destination.”
Shiisu added that Samaila’s body was later found hanging on a tree with a rope, presuming he had committed suicide.
The Police PRO said a team of policemen removed the corpse and conveyed him to the hospital for autopsy. He also revealed that the body has since been released to his relatives for burial.
