Father of four, Chris Ozobia commits suicide at Enugu block industry
Chris Ozobia, a father of four from Onitsha, Anambra state, has tragically ended his life at his block industry in Ugbo Owa, Emene, Enugu.
The 40-year-old, known for his vibrant personality, reportedly took this drastic step on Sunday, March 3, 2024, leaving behind a devastated family struggling with the aftermath of his sudden demise.
Ozobia’s lifeless body was discovered the following day, Monday, March 4, 2024, after his wife and child found his phone switched off at home.
The circumstances surrounding his decision remain unclear, as he left no note, leaving family and friends puzzled by the unexpected turn of events.
A friend of the deceased who wants to remain anonymous, said Ozobia took his own life in his workplace after lying to his wife to leave the house.
He said the lifeless body was discovered the next day, Monday, 4th March, 2024 after his wife and child found his phone at home switched off.
His words: “Only him knew why he left, he dropped no note, hence, nobody knows why he took this decision because he’s full of life and likes enjoying himself.
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He took his life at his block industry which is located at Ugbowa along the old airport road. “He left his house on Sunday morning and told his wife he was going to see his cement dealer that sells at Penoks junction. When the wife waited for so long, he tried calling him but his number was switched off.
“The wife raised the alarm because the husband’s number being switched off was uncommon. She came out and starting calling for help and her daughter saw his phone switched off in their room.
“The next day, the woman went to his block industry to look for him and found him lying down lifeless. The police came and took his remains away but has released same to the neighbourhood that helped in putting him in the morgue.
“Ozobia is a graduate of University of Benin and was never known to have any tendency of suicide. They’re a struggling family, his kids are still in primary school and needs help because they’re struggling,” he said.
