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NIGERIAN CARDIOLOGIST TAKES OWN LIFE OVER $15,000 MONTHLY CHILD SUPPORT
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Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months
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A 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist, Ikenna Erinne, based in the United States, has tragically taken his own life after losing a child support case to his ex-wife. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 26. According to reports, Dr. Erinne had been embroiled in a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, including a custody dispute over their children. A US court ultimately ruled in favor of his ex-wife, ordering Dr. Erinne to pay a monthly child support of $15,000. Clayton Udo, a Nigerian-American, confirmed the incident on social media, stating that the court’s verdict had taken a severe financial toll on Dr. Erinne. “The abuse of African men in the USA must come to an end. This tragic incident highlights the systemic issues within the legal system that disproportionately affect African men,” Udo wrote. Udo, who claims to be an expert in psychological and mental abuse, revealed that Dr. Erinne had spent thousands of dollars in legal fees before the court’s verdict turned out in favor of his ex-wife. He further explained that the late doctor lost his license as a cardiologist due to the case. “He shot himself to death. He spent thousands of dollars in legal fees – wasted money. I am talking about a process that impoverishes you. You go to court and they take all your money,” Udo said. Dr. Erinne is survived by his children, Ugonna and Munachi, parents Engr. Chris and Mrs. Chinwe Erinne, and siblings Chuks, Onyi, Kenny, and Gechi.
