A Benue State indigene, James Samuel, has committed suicide in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa.
The 30-year-old victim reportedly hanged himself in a classroom at Government Secondary School, Gurku in Karu LGA on Friday night.
His death was said to be the first suicide death in Gurku land, as suicide is believed to be a taboo in the community.
His father, Chief Samuel, is the leader of the Tiv community leader in Gurku.
A police officer who also resided in the area discovered Samuel’s body and reported the matter at the Gurku Police Outpost, The Herald learnt.
Although no suicide note was found on the deceased, two teenage photos of himself and his mother were said to have been recovered from the scene.
His father, Chief Samuel, was said to have shed tears alongside other people in the community.
Read Also: There’s A Massive Outbreak of COVID-19 in Bauchi State – Ex-Rep Writes Buhari
“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 said.