Olayomi Koiki
A Nigerian cardiologist, based in the United States has reportedly committed suicide
The 36-year-old doctor, Ikenna Erinne from Nigeria’s Anambra State, reportedly killed himself on Sunday, 26 January after losing a child support case to his yet-to-be-identified ex-wife.
It was gathered that he had a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, including the custody of their children.
He, however, lost the case after a US court ruled in favour of his ex-wife and ordered him to pay a monthly child support of $15,000.
A Nigerian-American man, Clayton Udo noted that the court’s verdict took a severe financial toll on him, leading to his tragic death.
“The abuse of African men in the USA must come to an end. In a deeply troubling case, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, an American-trained cardiologist, allegedly took his own life after an American court ordered him to pay his ex-wife $15,000 monthly, following a prolonged and contentious divorce case. This tragic incident highlights the systemic issues within the legal system that disproportionately affect African men.” Udo wrote on social media platform X.
Udo, who claimed to be an expert in psychological and mental abuse, revealed that the deceased had spent thousands of dollars in legal fees before the court’s verdict turned out in favour of his ex-wife and loosing his license as a cardiologist 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.
“He lost his license as a cardiologist in this case plus they slammed on him 15,000 dollars a month plus restricted access to his children,” he wrote on X.
Another member of the Nigerian community in the United States, Obim Onujiogu, also confirmed Erinne’s death in a post on Facebook, and described the deceased as a compassionate healer and devoted family man.
Onujiogu, however, disclosed that Erinne’s funeral would be held Monday in Maryland, the United States.
“In Loving Memory of Dr. Ikenna C. Erinne. It is with heavy hearts that the ASA DC family announces the sudden and untimely passing of Dr. Ikenna Erinne Dr. Ikenna C. Erinne, was a beloved father, son, brother, and esteemed cardiologist, who departed on January 26, 2025.
“Born on March 4, 1988, Dr. Erinne was a compassionate healer and devoted family man. He is survived by his children Ugonna and Munachi, parents Engr. Chris and Mrs. Chinwe Erinne, and siblings Chuks, Onyi, Kenny, and Gechi.
“A celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home in Elkridge, MD, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM , followed by interment at Meadowridge Memorial Park,” Onujiogu wrote on Facebook.
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