hair stylist Miss Odama commit suicide after catching boyfriend cheating
Residents of Enugu were thrown into mourning over the weekend following the death of a 22-year-old hairstylist, Miss Odama Mary Agado, who allegedly took her own life after discovering her boyfriend with another woman.
According to those close to her, Mary, originally from Woleche-Ipuole in Yahe Ward, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, was a bright and hardworking young woman who had built a small but thriving beauty business in Enugu.
Friends said she was “doing well for herself,” having recently bought a car and even rented an apartment for her boyfriend — a gesture that, in hindsight, some relatives now describe as a “sign of how deeply she cared.”
According to family accounts, Mary visited her boyfriend’s apartment last Friday and found him with another woman. “She became very angry and left for her own apartment,” said a relative identified as Daniel. “There, she called her mother to tell her what happened.
She also told her mother to take whatever happened in good faith, saying she wouldn’t live again.” Tragically, her mother was unable to reach her afterward — reportedly because she had no airtime to call back.
By the time neighbors discovered Mary, she had allegedly ingested a poisonous substance suspected to be sniper.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors could not save her. She was confirmed dead later that evening.
Her remains were taken to her hometown in Yala, Cross River State, where she was buried the following day.
“Immediately the body arrived, we dug a grave and buried her because she was too young to be kept for a customary burial ceremony,” Daniel said solemnly.
Family and community reactions
The family has not filed a police report, believing the matter to be a clear case of suicide. “We are at a loss as to why she should take such action over a boyfriend,” Daniel continued. “Some people say she was spiritually manipulated, but whatever it was, no blame game will bring her back.” Within the community, her death has reignited conversations about emotional resilience and the stigma around mental health.
A neighbor who knew her described the incident as “a painful reminder that young people often suffer in silence.”
Mental health advocates have urged families to take emotional distress seriously and to look out for warning signs of depression or suicidal thoughts.
According to relationship counselors, cases like Mary’s highlight the intersection between heartbreak, financial strain, and emotional dependence. “When love becomes your identity, rejection can feel unbearable,” said one Enugu-based psychologist. “We need to normalize seeking help when we’re overwhelmed.”
This report includes firsthand accounts from family members and highlights ongoing discussions about mental health awareness in Nigeria.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the Nigerian Suicide Prevention Initiative at 0908 103 1234 or contact your nearest health center.
