News Africa

Man commits suicide after losing sports betting

 

The body of the deceased was found dangling on the ceiling in his room

A businessman, identified as Adegbite has committed suicide after losing N150,000 to sports betting.

The tragic incident happened around Pegi, Kuje Area Council in Abuja.

According to reports, the money he used in staking the bet was given to him by his boss to pay his colleagues, but he lost everything.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Tuesday. December 7, 2021, disclosed that it was investigating his death.

“We were surprised when it happened. He was given the money to pay some people at his place of work. The money was in the region of N150,000″.

“He took the money to a sports betting shop and staked it. He selected some matches but he did not win. He had hoped he would win and pay back the money”.

“The following morning, he was not seen by his neighbors. They noticed that he was inside; they broke the door open and found his body dangling on the ceiling fan. They alerted the police, who removed his body,” one of his colleagues said.

Source: mynigeria.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Related Articles

Back to top button