A female officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), simply identified  as George, has reportedly committed suicide at her residence in Ikeja, Lagos State.

The officer, a Master Warrant Officer stationed at 651 Base Services Group Resident in Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, was discovered lifeless, prompting an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise.

According to a military communication obtained by Sahara Reporters, the distressing news, state that, “Master Warrant Officer George, a female Personnel of the Nigerian Air Force serving at 651 Base Services Group Resident in Sam Ethnan Air Force Base Ikeja, was reported to have committed suicide inside her room at about 1400hrs on June 10, 2023. Efforts are underway by 3 Air Provost to transfer her to 661NAFH, while further investigation will continue.”

Mental health issues had been on the rise, according to reports. In 2022 alone, Nigeria witnessed at least 79 suicide cases, with 70 males and 9 females. However, these figures do not include undocumented incidents.