Tragedy struck in Ikorodu, Lagos, as a 32-year-old marketing employee of a local bank, Amarachi Ugochukwu, took her own life within the bank’s premises on Monday.
The incident occurred around 1 pm when Ugochukwu ingested a poisonous substance, identified as sniper, in the bank’s restroom.
Details surrounding the incident emerged as an X user, identified as Just Society, shared photos of the deceased, the insecticide bottle, and the note left behind by Ugochukwu.
In the note, she cited “economic hardship” as the reason for her drastic decision, expressing despair over the challenges she faced.
“Nothing is working in my life. My figures are low. My brain is clogged up. The economy is getting harder,” Ugochukwu wrote in the note. “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, Toto, Nazor, Chuchu, Ifunanya. Dear Lord, have mercy on me!”
The bank’s manager promptly reported the tragic incident to the police.
However, as of the time of this report, Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police, has not issued an official statement on the matter.