Gombe: Final Year Student Commits Suicide Over Being Broke While His Father Is Rich

A final-year student of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, identified as Nalkur Zwalnan Lar, has reportedly taken his life over his financial status.

The deceased committed suicide on Wednesday night at Santuraki area of Kashere town.

According to Daily Trust, Zwalnan who was a student in the Faculty of Education, initially took poison but when it was not working fast enough he proceeded to hang himself.

Before his death, the deceased left a note explaining the reason he decided to end his life.

He thanked his elder brothers, “for everything they have done for him and urged his mother, who he described as the best mother on earth to take it easy with herself.”

He further stated in the letter that he didn’t know the meaning of life, claiming that his father has millions of naira, but he can’t afford a smartphone of even N50,000.

He also mentioned the names of people he owed money and explained how they would recover it back.

He tendered an apology to some persons simply identified as Favour and Comfort.

FUK’s Head of Information and Protocol, Suleyman Malami Ahmed, who confirmed the incident, added that the university would make details public when it concludes investigation.