Tragedy in Abia: 32-Year-Old Man Allegedly Dies by Suicide Along Umuahia Road

 

A somber atmosphere has gripped residents of Olokoro-Umudike Road in Umuahia South LGA, Abia State, following the suspected suicide of a 32-year-old man, Andrew Chukwuka Nwosu.

According to reports, the deceased—who hailed from Itaja Obuohia Olokoro in the same local government area—allegedly parked his vehicle by the roadside on the morning of Thursday, April 17, 2025, before using his belt to hang himself from a nearby fence.

Eyewitnesses who discovered the lifeless body hanging at the scene quickly raised an alarm, prompting the arrival of the authorities. The tragic discovery left many residents and passersby in shock.

DSP Maureen Chinaka, spokesperson for the Abia State Police Command, confirmed the incident to journalists, stating:

“Yes, the incident happened. One Andrew Chukwuka Nwosu from Itaja Obuohia Olokoro in Umuahia South LGA was found hanging on a fence along Olokoro-Umudike Road.”

She added that officers from the Ubakala Police Division immediately responded to the scene. The body was later moved to Madonna Mortuary for preservation and an autopsy.

“There was no sign of violence on the body. Photographs were taken at the scene, and a preliminary investigation is ongoing,” Chinaka said.

The motive behind the tragic act remains unclear, as investigations continue to uncover the circumstances surrounding Nwosu’s death.