SAD – UMaT student commits suicide after he was duped

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UMaT student commits suicide after he was duped of GH¢16,500

Reports suggest a student of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has tragically taken his own life.

According to the reports,  the UMaT student sent GH¢16,500 to an individual abroad for the purchase of mobile phones intended for resale in Ghana; however, he was duped by the recipient.

A netizen identified as KAY-KAY, who shared the news on X, wrote, “A student of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has tragically taken his own life amid severe financial distress.

Reports indicate that the student had sent approximately GH¢16,500 to an individual abroad for the purchase of mobile phones intended for resale in Ghana. However, the recipient allegedly deceived him and misappropriated the funds.

Desperate to recover the loss and settle his debts, the student reportedly borrowed money from a close associate and placed it on betting platforms, hoping to win back the amount. He suffered further losses on the popular Aviator game, which only deepened his financial crisis.

Sources say his parents were informed of the situation but were unable to provide the necessary financial assistance.

Overwhelmed by the mounting pressure and emotional burden, the young man left behind suicide notes before ending his life”.

Ghanaians on X reacting to the tragic news stated, “16500 is huge in terms of his current state as a student, but as compared to his age, 16500 is nowhere near how he could have made after this business lesson. Hmm.. he has taken so much away”.

“16,500 debt? If man were in my shoes, nka he would’ve burnt his whole family”, a netizen added.

“Killing urself over 16000 is not worth it…..16000 is no money”, one X user added.

In related news, some months ago, Godfred Akomaning, commonly known as ‘Immortal Legend,’ a Level 400 Petroleum Engineering student at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), died by suicide.

According to reports, the Level 400 UENR student commits suicide after ingesting weedicide.

Reports gathered from the six-page memoir Godfred left behind, he explained that he had been struggling with serious mental health issues long before arriving at university.

In a post shared by ASKghmedia, they wrote, “Godfred Akomaning, aka ‘Immortal Legend,’ a Level 400 Petroleum Engineering student at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) and a national debate champion at the 2025 Ghana Universities Debate Championship, has died by suicide after ingesting weedicide.

In a six-page memoir he left behind, Godfred explained that he had been struggling with serious mental health issues long before arriving at university.

None of his friends was aware of his struggles, and his family offered no meaningful support. As a result, his condition steadily worsened until it finally overwhelmed him, leading to this tragic decision”.

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