Tragic Incident: 14-Year-Old Takes Her Own Life Due To Pregnancy Pressure In Benue

Tragic Incident: 14-Year-Old Takes Her Own Life Due To Pregnancy Pressure In Benue

A 14-year-old secondary school student, Nicknes Ayo, has tragically taken her life following her mother’s insistence on identifying the individual responsible for her pregnancy. This unfortunate event occurred on Saturday in Egba, located within the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.

A neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous and identified herself as Mama Enyi, informed our correspondent that the girl had returned home on Thursday exhibiting signs of pregnancy. Upon noticing these signs, her mother questioned her about the situation. After enduring significant pressure and threats of being taken to a local clinic, the girl felt compelled to flee…READ MORE…

“She was eventually discovered in her room after ingesting a substance believed to be Gammalin. She was immediately taken to a clinic within the village, referred to as the ‘Ghana Clinic,’” Mama Enyi stated.

Dr. Oyaje Sule, the medical director of the clinic, known locally as Dr. Ghana, confirmed that they admitted the girl on Saturday morning. He stated, “Yes, we received a 14-year-old girl who was suspected to have consumed Gammalin after her mother pressed her for the name of the person who impregnated her. As her condition worsened, I made the decision to refer her to the hospital in Obagaji, the headquarters of Agatu local government, but unfortunately, she passed away en route.”

It is reported that the girl, believed to be between 13 and 14 years of age, has already been laid to rest. Tragically, she had lost her father a few years prior.

Attempts to contact local government chairman Melvin James were unsuccessful, as his phone was switched off. Additionally, Catherine Anene, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state command, was unavailable for comment when reached.