.Expert urges people with suicidal thoughts to speak out
A marketing staff of a new generation bank in Lagos State, Amarachi Ugochukwu, has committed suicide in the Ikorodu area of the state.
Spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident yesterday, said Ugochukwu was found dead inside the staff toilet.
The incident reportedly happened on Monday, January 8, 2024.
The bank manager was said to have reported the incident to the police the same day.
According to the manager, the phone of the deceased had rung endlessly and unattended on her table, prompting colleagues to search for her.
“One of the toilets was forced open after it was found to have been locked from within. Her lifeless body was found on the floor, alongside a bottle of an insecticide. Also found beside her was a suicide note where she lamented how bad her life had been. A doctor was called in and confirmed her death. Police detectives arrived at the scene and moved the corpse to the Ikorodu General Hospital where an autopsy is expected to be carried out on her remains,” the manager said.
The note reads: “Nothing is working in my life. My figures are low. My brain is clogged up. The economy is getting harder. My decisions are wrong. My mind is messed up. The future doesn’t seem bright at all. I see extreme hardship. I can’t bear the pain anymore. I am sorry mum, I am sorry dad. I am sorry Nene, Okwe, Nazor, Chuchu, Ifunanya. Dear Lord, have mercy on me.”
Reacting, Consultant Psychiatric, Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Yaba, Lagos, Arit Ebeiyamba Esangbedo, said: “They should learn to talk to someone and not keep anything to themselves. We have help lines where people can call and get help.
“Suicide Prevention Initiative is a great one in Lagos State to contact and talk to about issues. We may not be able to help financially, but we can help medically, mentally and psychologically.”
Esangbedo added: “The government has the responsibility to create policies that will empower people, create jobs, train people; invest in education and encourage small businesses.”
