Young Man Commit Suicide In Bayelsa, Over Failed Romance

Young Man Commit Suicide In Bayelsa, Over Failed Romance.

Elebele Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was yesterday thrown into shock and mourning after a young man took his own life.

The Young man, simply identified as Israel, was found dead in circumstances suggesting suicide, reportedly took his own life after an alleged emotional breakdown linked to a failed romantic relationship.

According to community sources, Israel had been battling emotional distress after a prolonged disagreement and eventual separation from a woman he was said to be deeply attached to.

A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity to Our correspondent, said Israel was a calm and hardworking young man whose death had left the entire community devastated.

“He was not known to be violent or troublesome. People noticed he was not himself lately, but nobody imagined it would end like this. It is a painful loss,” the source said.

Another community member described the incident as a reminder of the growing mental health challenges among young people, particularly in rural communities where access to counselling and emotional support services is limited.

Family members of the deceased were said to be inconsolable as youths and elders of Elebele gathered at the family compound, while traditional rites were reportedly initiated in line with local customs.

When contacted, a source at the Bayelsa State Police Command confirmed awareness of the incident, stating that preliminary investigations had commenced to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the death.