Syrian Man Dies in Suspected Suicide After Ingesting Insecticide in Sokoto

A Syrian national who had lived in Sokoto State for over four decades has died in a suspected case of suicide after allegedly consuming insecticide, the Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed.

The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Gawon Nama Zaga Road.

Police spokespersons said the Divisional Police Officer received a distress call from one Tukur Registrer, following reports that a 16-year-old boy, Ahmad Aliyu of Gagi area, had rushed into a nearby mosque to alert worshippers that his employer, identified as Abdulrahman Badenjki, was found ingesting mosquito insecticide.

Officers immediately mobilised to the scene, where the victim was discovered unconscious on his bed.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that a container of Executor mosquito insecticide was found on a blue plastic chair beside him.

Police said the scene was documented and secured for further investigation before the victim was rushed to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), where he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The body has been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.

A police source added that the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, has visited the scene and taken over the case for a discreet investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.