Customs Officer commits suicide in Abuja

A 44-year-old Assistant Superintendent of Customs simply identified as Christian, allegedly committed suicide in Lungu Village, Gwarinpa, Abuja. According to reports, Christian was found dead dangling from a rope in his one room apartment. He reportedly locked himself in the home and killed himself. His reason for committing suicide is yet unknown.

Confirming the incident, the Gwarinpa Divisional Police Officer, CSP Nuruddeen Sabo, said the deceased who was unmarried, was staying with his brother and was said to have been recently transferred to Lagos before the incident happened.

According to Sabo, preliminary investigations showed the deceased was suffering from depression. “Exhibits recovered include some drugs and knife" he said