By Deborah Nnamdi
A young man named Stephen Chidubem has died by suicide after reportedly struggling with gambling debts of over N500,000.
The incident happened at his home on Abba Street, behind the Anglican Church in Saburi 2, Abuja.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), Chidubem was found hanging from a ceiling fan. Emergency services later arrived, and his body was taken to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead and moved to the mortuary for autopsy.
A suicide note found at the scene pointed to gambling addiction as the reason for his action. In the note, Chidubem apologized to those he owed and mentioned a few names, including Elvis, Paul, and Bishop Andy Ero.
Part of the note read:
“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 N507,500 to Elvis or Paul.”
Reports say Chidubem had been dealing with serious gambling issues that led to emotional distress and financial problems.
