Man duped of N2.5m by Yahoo fraudsters commits su!cide
In a shocking turn of events, a young man in his early 30s, identified as Utibe Eteffia, has taken his own life in the Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to sources close to the family, Eteffia’s decision to end his life was precipitated by his involvement with cybercriminals, who duped him of a staggering N2.5 million.
Eteffia, who ran a Point of Sale (POS) business, had been struggling to make ends meet. In a desperate bid to improve his financial fortunes, he turned to online opportunities, which ultimately led him down a path of destruction. His neighbors reported that he had become increasingly reclusive in the days leading up to his death, often staying in his house and crying.
The deceased had also been posting cryptic messages on social media, hinting at his struggles and his desire to escape his woes. In one post, he asked his followers if they believed in reincarnation, sparking concerns about his mental health.
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Further investigation revealed that Eteffia had been lured into the world of cybercrime by promises of easy wealth. However, he soon found himself in over his head, losing N2.5 million to scammers. The financial loss, coupled with the emotional toll of being duped, likely contributed to his decision to take his own life.
The family of the deceased is still grappling with the shock of his passing. “We are devastated by Utibe’s death,” said a family member. “We had no idea he was struggling to this extent. We thought he was doing well with his POS business.”
Eteffia’s story highlights the dangers of cybercrime and the importance of mental health support. It also underscores the need for education and awareness about the risks of online scams and the importance of seeking help when struggling with financial or emotional difficulties.
As the community mourns the loss of this young man, it is clear that more needs to be done to support those struggling with financial and mental health issues. The government and relevant stakeholders must take steps to provide resources and support for those in need, to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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An investigation into Eteffia’s death revealed that he had been struggling with the aftermath of being duped by cybercriminals. His family and friends reported that he had become increasingly withdrawn and isolated, and had been experiencing financial difficulties.
The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Eteffia’s death, but it is clear that his involvement with cybercrime played a significant role in his decision to take his own life.
The tragic death of Utibe Eteffia serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of cybercrime and the importance of mental health support. It is essential that we take steps to educate ourselves and others about the risks of online scams and the importance of seeking help when struggling with financial or emotional difficulties.
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By providing resources and support for those in need, we can work towards preventing such tragedies from occurring in the future. The government and relevant stakeholders must take action to address the root causes of such incidents and provide support for those affected.
– The government should provide resources and support for those struggling with financial and mental health issues.
– Education and awareness programs should be implemented to inform the public about the risks of cybercrime and the importance of mental health support.
– Law enforcement agencies should take steps to crack down on cybercrime and protect vulnerable individuals from falling prey to online scams.
Man duped of N2.5m by Yahoo fraudsters commits su!cide
A young man in his early 30s, identified as Utibe Eteffia has taken his life through lethal poison after falling victim to cyber criminals popular known as Yahoo Boys, who cleared out his account to the tune of N2.5 million.
Leadership reports that the deceased who ran a POS business had been sharing hints of attempting suicide. He was said to have posted an obituary on social media with the picture of a lit candle and asked “Do you believe in reincarnation?”
He also asked his followers to be their brothers’ keeper by showing love and helping those in need.
According to neighbours, the deceased had become reclusive a few days to his death and had began a countdown on social media.
“Sometimes, he would remain in his house crying. Some nights he would make calls to people till even 4:00 am. About one week to committing the suicide, he came to my house, asking me if I have rat poison. When I probed further, he explained that he wanted to use it to clear some rodents in his house.
I was also told he went to a chemist shop in the neighbourhood to check the poisonous substance and succeeded in buying one before travelling to his village to take his life,”he neighbors said
The deceased, from Ini local government area, having lost both parents at a very young age, was raised by his aunt, who saw him through secondary school. He later got financial assistance from family and friends to run the PoS business.
Struggling to find his right footing in these hard times, he was said to have deployed his iphone into running a cyber deal with criminals on social media, who introduced him into the cult cartel running Yahoo- Plus business and ended up being duped after being initiated.
It was gathered that his indoctrination into the cult disorganised his psyche and thought pattern, causing him to begin looking beyond the present world to the imaginary abode.
According to a family source, when he got home after travelling a distance of about 45 minutes from Uyo to Ini LGA, he asked his late father’s brother and others whether they would not go to Church, to which they replied that not much was happening in Church that day, that they would rather pray in the house.
At that point, he was said to have asked the uncle to lend him money, but the uncle he could only spare N10,000, to which he murmured in passing, “how much can N10,000 do?”
In the evening, he was said to have gone to Church and returned in the late evening hours and waited for everyone to retire before hitting his system with the lethal substance.
His remains were discovered lifeless on the veranda to the utter shock and surprise of the family, who sent a delegation to search his house for any evidence connected to his de@th, to no avail.
“We will not bury him now until we know why he took the difficult decision to end his life,” a family source disclosed.
