A displaced person identified as Mr Terzungwe Orbam has reportedly taken his own life in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
The deceased was said to be an internally displaced person (IDP) from Ikyoawen in Turan, a community affected by recurring security challenges in the area.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that Orbam allegedly purchased a poisonous chemical from an agrochemical shop in Jato Aka.
He was said to have consumed the substance in front of the shop premises.
He reportedly collapsed shortly after ingesting the chemical and died before any meaningful medical intervention could be provided.
His remains have since been deposited in a mortuary, while the incident has left residents shocked and deeply concerned.
Members of the community described the development as disturbing, noting that the circumstances surrounding the act remain unclear.
“This is very painful. Nobody seems to understand what he was going through,” a local resident said.
The incident has raised concerns over mental health challenges among displaced persons in the state, with many calling for increased support and intervention.
Efforts to confirm the incident with the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udeme Edet, were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
Displaced man allegedly commits suicide in Benue
