Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States, reportedly took his own life on Sunday, January 26, 2025, after a U.S. court ordered him to pay $15,000 in monthly child support to his ex-partner.

Originally from Anambra State, Nigeria, Dr. Erinne had been involved in a prolonged divorce and custody battle and allegedly lost his medical license due to the case.

The tragic incident was first confirmed by Clayton Udo, a Nigerian-American, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

"Ikenna Erinne was a cardiologist. He died on the 26th of January this year by suicide after he went to court and they awarded his ex-wife $15,000 a month in child support," Udo wrote.

He alleged that Dr. Erinne's f...