US-based Nigerian cardiologist dies by suicide after $15k child support ruling
36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States, Dr. Ikenna Erinne committed suicide after losing a prolonged contentious divorce and custody battle with his unidentified ex-wife and being ordered to pay US$15,000 in monthly child support, with restricted access to his children.
He shot himself on Sunday, 26 January 2025.
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The court’s verdict is said to have placed a severe financial burden on Erinne, who it is reported had spent thousands of dollars in legal fees and even lost his medical license due to the case.
Ikenna is described as having been a compassionate healer and devoted family man.
Survived by his children, Ugonna and Munachi, his parents, Engr. Chris and Mrs. Chinwe Erinne, and his siblings, Chuks, Onyi, Kenny, and Gechi, the late Ikenna will be buried on 3 February 2025 in Elkridge, Maryland, USA.
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