A young man identified as Stephen Chidubem has died by suicide at his residence in the Saburi 2 area of Abuja, after leaving a note in which he blamed his gambling addiction for his tragic decision.
The incident occurred on Wednesday on Abba Street, behind the Anglican Church in Saburi 2. According to reports shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter), Chidubem was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in his apartment.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and evacuated his body to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was officially declared dead by medical personnel. His remains were later deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
A suicide note recovered at the scene revealed that Chidubem had been struggling with gambling-related debts and emotional turmoil. In the note, he apologized to those he owed money, including individuals named Elvis, Paul, and Bishop Andy Ero.
“Sorry to everyone who cared. I can’t continue putting people in trouble because of my gambling addiction. Please forgive me Elvis, Paul, and all I’m owing. And you, Bishop Andy Ero, give the balance of ₦507,500 to Elvis or Paul,” the note read.
