A heartbreaking incident occurred on Saturday morning in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, when a 16-year-old boy took his own life. The tragedy happened in the Kpansia area on Jasmine Road, which is usually a peaceful neighborhood.

The boy, identified as Ayibanua Timipre, was from Igbomotoru in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. He was found dead at his parents’ home after hanging himself from a ceiling fan.

While the exact reasons for his tragic decision remain unclear, some people in the community described Timipre as a quiet and well-liked person who had been learning mobile mechanic skills.

The young boy was about to turn 16 on Sunday, February 16, 2025, just one day after the incident. Police later recovered his body, and the local police spokesperson confirmed the sad news.

This tragic event has left the community in shock, and many are questioning what might have led to such a heartbreaking decision.