US-Based Nigerian Cardiologist Ikenna Erinne Dies by Suicide After Losing Child Support

Written on 02/02/2025
The Nation Online

Ikenna Erinne, a 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States, has reportedly died by suicide after losing a child support case to his ex-wife. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, January 26.

Erinne, originally from Anambra State, had been involved in a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, which included disputes over child custody. Further details about the case and his ex-wife remain undisclosed.

 


He lost the case when a U.S. court ordered him to pay $15,000 in monthly child support.

Clayton Udo, a Nigerian-American, confirmed the incident in a post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, attributing the doctor’s financial strain from the court’s ruling as the cause of his death.

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