Thursday, 30 October 2014

Man kills self after stealing N1 000

Abakaliki - Dejected by his inability to pay the fine imposed on
him for stealing N1 000, a 32-year-old man, Simon Mbam has
committed suicide by jumping into a river, reports NewsDay.
Mbam who jumped into a pond in Izzi Local Government Area of
Ebonyi State, found himself in the mess after confessing to
stealing the money at a shop where he had gone buy drinks
alongside his friends.
He was asked to produce two goats, two crates of beer and N5
000 as atonement for the crime.
The items were provided by the suspect’s mother but were
rejected by the village head, who insisted that an additional N5
000 must be provided so that the matter would be completely
resolved without involving the police.
The additional demand made the suspect, who felt embarrassed
with the whole process, escape from his captors and jumped into
Aku Pond.
Attempts to rescue him failed as he drowned before his body was
retrieved by the villagers.

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