Lecturer reportedly commits suicide in Taraba

Lecturer reportedly commits suicide in Taraba

A 45-year-old lecturer, Samson Philip, has allegedly committed su!cide in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Samson was found d3ad with a rope around his neck on Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025.

According to reports, a bottle of an unknown substance was found near his lifeless body.

The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his d3ath.

Until his untimely d3ath, Samson was a lecturer at the Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum.

He was laid to rest at Bete in Takum the same day.

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A pharmacist, Henry Kasimu, who shared photos from the burial, said the deceased took the drastic step for unknown reasons.

“Earlier today, we were at Bete in Takum LGA to bid Samson Philip farewell,” he wrote.

Samson committed suicide for reasons best known to him and God.

People were speculating possible reasons and all were MAY BE, only God and Samson knew the REAL BE.

He might have think of sharing it with;

A Pastor, it may end up being a topic for sermon.

A close friend, but may be heard from a close friend to a close friend that is a close friend to the close friend to the Samson.

A lady close to him, she might have asked “Are you not a man?”

A neighbour, he may be mocked and laughed at.

A peer group friend, it will be shared and laughed at in Majalisa.

A fellow member in the church, it may be a topic for gossip.

And he finally thought HEAVEN IS A PLACE CALLED HOME.

Rest in peace bro and may heaven accept your soul.

Lecturer reportedly commits suicide in Taraba