A 16-year-old girl, Maryam Samuel, has allegedly committed suicide in Kaltungo community, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The police confirmed the incident on Saturday, March 15, stating that the teenager was found hanging from a tree.
According to the police spokesman, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the incident was reported on Friday morning by the village head of Kalarin.
“The deceased, later identified as Maryam Samuel, was found hanging from a tree at Kalarin mountain. There were no signs of violence on her body,” Abdullahi said.
He added that her body had been taken to the General Hospital in Kaltungo and that an investigation was ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.
A source close to the family, who asked not to be named, claimed that Maryam was pregnant and had been visiting her boyfriend frequently. The source alleged that her parents were angry when they found out about the pregnancy.
The police have not confirmed these claims, but Abdullahi assured that further investigation would reveal more details about the case.
