A young lady and Health Worker attached to Primary Health Care Centre in Girei LGA in Adamawa state identified as Florence Vandi has committed suicide while protesting the death of her boyfriend.
Late Florence, an indigent of Michika LGA, who resides at Viniklang in Girei Local Govenment Area, ended her life by consuming the local substance suspected to be “ota piya piya”.
A statement by the PPRO Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Tuesday, said that the 22 years old deceased killed herself on 12th December, 2023.
He said that the command has received a report that a 22 years old lady identified as Florence Vandi, has committed suicide by drinking a liquid substance suspected to be “otapiyapiya”.
“The deceased took the unfortunate decision few hours to the death of her boyfriend kown Nuhu Boniface who died while receiving treatment at the hospital
“Investigation further revealed that until her death, Florence was a Health Worker attached to Girei Primary Health Care Centre
The Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola who expressed sadness over the incident, advised members of the public to avoid taking laws into their hands and report any suspicious movement around their neighborhood to the police.
