Teenager dies by suicide over suspicion of illicit relationship with cousin

By Isaac Olamikan

Iyowa, a community situated in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, off the Benin – Akure Road, was thrown into confusion yesterday.

The cause of the confusion being the death via suicide of a youngster, Benjamin, whose body was found hanging in the early hours of yesterday.

Sources said that Benjamin and a cousin, Ejiro, have for some years been living with a relative of theirs in the community. Recently, there was a suspicion that the duo were in an illicit relationship with each other.

Soon the affair became public knowledge and it caused some eyebrows to be raised with some people apportioning blame which did not go down well with Benjamin.

This in turn led to the Benjamin’s death by suicide.

Residents started trooping to the scene, and in no time everywhere was filled up, with various people discussing the issue and proferring what they feel should be the remedy to the situation.

Meanwhile, a call put to the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state Police Command was met with “I am yet to have details of the situation. When I do I will get back to you” which he was yet to do as at press time.