SIMBARASHE SITHOLE

A THIRTY-FOUR-YEAR OLD Bindura man, who was staying with his mother, committed suicide on Tuesday after failing to cope with economic hardships.

Takunda Nyakurigisa texted his mother, Nyarai Nyakurigisa informing her of his intention to commit suicide, citing financial troubles he was facing.

Acting Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Naison Dhliwayo confirmed the case which attracted a huge crowd at a house in Homelink suburb.

Dhliwayo said the deceased hanged himself on the roof trusses using a rope.