A 36-year-old Anambra-state-born Nigerian cardiologist, Ikenna Erinne based in the United States has reportedly committed suicide after losing a child support case to his ex-wife (who is yet-to-be-identified).
The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, 26 January, 2025.
It was gathered that the late doctor 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.
Confirming the incident in a post shared on X, a Nigerian-American, Clayton Udo, said the court’s verdict took a severe financial toll on him, leading to his tragic death. He wrote, “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, 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.
He further explained that the late doctor lost his license as a cardiologist to the case, adding that he died after shooting himself.
Another member of the Nigerian community in the United States, Obim Onujiogu, also confirmed Erinne’s death in a post on Facebook, disclosing that his funeral would hold Monday, 3 February, 2025, in Maryland, the United States.
Onujiogu described him as a compassionate healer and devoted family man.
“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,” he posted. –
Source: PUNCH.
