Health worker commits suicide over death of suitor in Adamawa

From Umar Dankano, Yola

A 22-year-old health worker, Miss Florence Vandi has committed suicide over the death of her boyfriend in the Viniklang suburb of Girei local government area in Adamawa state.

Late Vandi who was attached to Girei Primary Health Care Centre became devastated on the receipt of her suitor’s demise at a hospital and decided to consume a poisonous chemical substance suspected to be a locally made insecticide known as ‘Otapiyapiya’.

Confirming the development, the police image maker, SP Suleiman Nguroje in a press statement issued in Yola yesterday said the deceased made the unfortunate decision a few hours after the death of her boyfriend,  Nuhu Boniface who died after a brief illness while receiving treatment at a Hospital.

“Adamawa State Police Command on 12/12/2023 received a report that a 22-year-old lady identified as Florence Vandi has committed suicide by consuming a liquid substance suspected to be “Otapiyapiya”.

“Late Florence, an indigent of Michika LGA, who resides at Viniklang in Girei Local Government Area, ended her life by consuming the local substance protesting the death of her boyfriend.

“Investigation further revealed that until her death, Florence was a Health Worker attached to Girei Primary Health Care Centre.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola who expressed sadness over the incident, advised members of the public to avoid taking laws into their hands and report any suspicious movement around their neighbourhood to the police”. The statement added.