Ekanem Edet, former Secretary of the Mbiabong Village
Council, popularly called Jolly Boy, took his life, allegedly leaving a suicide
note in which he blamed his action on harsh economic condition. The deceased,
in the suicide note, blamed government for inflicting unbearable pain and
hardship on Nigerians Mr. Ekanem Edet was discovered dead by his friend, who
went to visit him. He was said to be a very sociable man and always shared his
thoughts on issues. Few days to his death, the deceased complained bitterly
about the current economic crunch. Family members was reluctant to call in the
police because of the suicide note.
Sad!