45-year-old man’s suicide in Abuja
A 45-year-old man, identified as Ambrose Mkpati, allegedly committed suicide in Abuja by ingesting a poisonous substance early on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Sources say Mkpati was found in distress in his residence in the Kagini community, off the Kubwa-Dei-Dei Expressway. He was discovered after neighbors noticed something was wrong, prompting them to call for help. Emergency responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he was declared dead shortly afterward.
The police have opened an investigation to confirm the circumstances of his death. As of now, no suicide note has been made public, and authorities are interviewing people close to the deceased to determine any contributing factors.
This tragic event underscores the need for mental health support and early intervention in communities. In many places in Nigeria, access to psychological care is limited, stigma remains high, and crises often go unaddressed until it is too late.
