A 20 year-old man has found dead in his house by committing suicide after his girlfriend ended their relationship in Chitipa District

Deputy Spokesperson for Chitapa Police Mathews Mfune has confirmed the death and identified the deceased as Justin Mulungu who was a form 4 student at Kalenge CDSS in District.

According to Mfune, Mulungu committed the offense on Wednesday 24 Aprill 2024 in noon hours.

Mulungu left a note explaining his decision, which was triggered by a recent breakup with his girlfriend.

Meanwhile, Police in the district have advised people to seek guidance and counselling whenever they are depressed instead of taking their own lives.