A 23-year-old man, ThankGod Elufo, has reportedly died by suicide after stabbing himself in the kitchen of his residence located behind Nwodo Estate in Ajaji (Bonsaac) Layout, Asaba, Delta State.
The heartbreaking incident occurred on Sunday night and left residents of the quiet neighbourhood in shock. According to PUNCH Metro, It happened shortly after ThankGod’s elder brother asked him to get dressed for an outing.
An eyewitness who spoke under anonymity said the family had no idea something was wrong until the tragedy unfolded.
“The incident took place behind Nwodo Estate in Ajaji Layout. When we arrived with the vigilante chairman, the elder brother explained that he had asked ThankGod to prepare for an outing. While waiting, he had no idea his younger brother had gone into the kitchen and stabbed himself,” the source said.
The local vigilante chairman, Mr. Okolo, was immediately called to the scene and subsequently contacted the police. Officers from the ‘B’ Division arrived at the residence around 11 p.m. and evacuated the body to the morgue.
Further revelations by the eyewitness painted a troubling picture of the young man’s mental health. According to him, ThankGod had survived a poisoning incident in 2023 and had shown signs of psychological distress ever since.
“He often acted strangely and would sometimes shout that people were trying to kill him, but his brothers couldn’t make sense of his behavior,” the witness added.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, saying simply, “Yes, it’s confirmed.”
The incident has stirred conversations around mental health awareness and support in communities, with residents calling for increased sensitivity and intervention for those showing signs of distress.
