A 74 year-old medical doctor simply identified as Dr. Mbakwe reportedly shot himself with a gun at his home in Aba, Abia State.
According to reports, frustration might have led him to carry out the act as he had been bedridden with an undisclosed illness that has spanned over 30 years.
While his wife, Mary, was said to be out of the house, Mbaekpe allegedly shot himself which attracted neighbours.
He died as he was being taken to the hospital. “He has been sick for about 30 years now. The family continued to take care of him and seek solution to his ailment, he kept telling us that he was tired of life. While his wife was out of the house, he shot himself. Nobody knew he could get to the extent of taking his life,” the family source said.
The family has reported the matter to the Abayi Police Division and his remains have been deposited at the state mortuary.
Source: Vanguard