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Man allegedly commits suicide after selling family land in Otukpo

A man identified as Mr. Obe (other names withheld) has been found dead at his Obaganya residence in Otukpo Local Government.

The deceased, according to a source, died after consuming substance believed to be sniper on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

IDOMA VOICE gathered that late Mr. Obe had faced a serious family crisis after he reportedly sold a family property which caused serious conflict between him and his siblings.

“His family members have been very mad at him, some even threatened to kill him over the matter and now this has happened.

“However, he was found dead in the early hours of the day and was presumed to have consumed sniper,” the source told IDOMA VOICE.

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