Friday, January 17, 2025 - A middle-aged man, Tartor Ayihe, has reportedly taken his own life after allegedly selling a plot of land to three different buyers in Ayihe village, Makurdi Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.
According to reports, the deceased consumed a poisonous substance,
believed to be a pesticide known as Sniper, after being confronted about the
fraudulent transactions.
A community source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that
the incident unfolded on Wednesday evening, after Ayihe was summoned by
community leaders to explain how he managed to sell the same plot of family
land to three separate buyers.
“After it was discovered that he sold a piece of family land to three
different buyers, the matter was reported to the Kindred Head by those he
deceived,” the source said.
During the meeting with the Kindred Head and the affected buyers, Ayihe
excused himself under the pretense of retrieving something from his residence.
Instead, he reportedly purchased the pesticide and consumed it after switching
off his phone.
“After waiting for about an hour, people were sent to bring him back to
the venue.
“When they got to his home, he was found motionless, with empty bottles
of the poisonous chemical around him.
“He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.” The
source stated further.
The Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Catherine Anene,
confirmed the incident and stated that police operatives have been dispatched
to investigate further.
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