One James Samuel, 30, committed suicide by hanging himself in a classroom at Government Secondary School Gurku, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa.
Jame’s body was discovered on Friday by one of the residents in the area, who happens to be a police officer serving in Abuja. Upon discovering the body, the officer quickly reported the matter to the Gurku Police Outpost.
An old picture of James and that of one woman believed to be his mother were found at the scene.
James’ body was brought down in the presence of the police and was taken out of the government facility by family members.
The deceased’s father, Chief Samuel who is the Tiv community leader in Gurku, reportedly wept profusely when he arrived the scene of the incident with his other children.
Speaking about his deceased son, Chief Samuel said;
“My late son attended Government Secondary school Gurku, he was a farmer, welder and a traditional drummer,”
“He was popular among his peers. He is a Tiv, but understands Gbagyi, Jaba, Hausa and Gwandara tribes. I learnt that this is the first suicide in the history of Gurku land and that it is taboo here.” he added.
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