A tipper driver identified as Mr. Justice is believed to have taken his life, after his corpse was found hanging on a tree at Eagle Island in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Residents say they saw the man’s corpse hanging on the tree in the wee hours of Sunday.
They said officers of the Iloabuchi Police Division visited the scene and evacuated the corpse, after they were informed of the incident.
A resident of the area who spoke to us, said the deceased was a peaceful and sociable person who was at peace with all those around.
He described the incident as shocking and unfortunate, adding that they are yet to know why he had to take his life.
According to findings, the deceased was a member of the Tipper Drivers Association of Nigeria, Eagle Island Branch.
The South South chairman of the association, Prince Barifodum confirmed the incident in a chat with journalists.
