A 16-year-old boy, Ayibanua Timipre, reportedly committed suicide in the Kpansia area of Bayelsa State.
The teenager hanged himself from the ceiling fan at his father’s home on Saturday morning, February 15, 2025, taking his life.
Timipre from the Igbomotoru community in southern Ijaw LGA was found hanging from a rope that still adheres to the fan.
While the cause of his suicide remains unknown, some residents speculate that it may be related to the punishment of his parents, as he allegedly stole 27,000 n27,000 from the house.
Some residents described the deceased as a quiet and well-behaved boy who is studying cell phone repairs in the community.
Gathered together, he celebrated his 16th birthday on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
The lifeless body of the deceased was then recovered by a team of police officers.
State Police Command spokesman Musa Mohammed confirmed the tragic incident.
