Taofeek Muraina never had it good as a
child. His adulthood is not even better. This, perhaps, explains why the
40-year-old bricklayer thought it wise to die rather than being put to
shame by friends and neighbours.
On December 5, he had wanted to poison himself when a neighbour arrived on time and raised the alarm.
Muraina has been battling with an acute
eye condition since when he was a child. As he grows, his condition
worsens, making life unbearable for him.
Explaining reasons for attempting
suicide, he said, “Life is unbearable for me. I was born with an eye
problem. My wife, Tawa, left me and dumped our 10-year-old son with me. I
learnt that she has got married to another man.
“I attempted to commit suicide by
poisoning myself while my son and neighbours were not at home but my
landlady got home while I was preparing the mixture.
His landlady, Mrs. Aminat Oseni, who
said that Muraina had been her tenant for five years, explained that it
was the second time that he attempted taking his own life.
Oseni said, “He (Muraina) is a friend to
my son, Fatai, who is a welder. My son appealed to me that we should
accommodate him when he came begging for accommodation.
“Having tried all available means to
help himself, he decided to take his own life. He has no money to treat
himself in the hospital. He is alone with his problem. When he went to
the University College Hospital, he was asked to pay N10m.
Meaningful Nigerians should come to his aid.PUNCH
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