Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
Dieudonné Nyemeck has passed away. The lifeless body of the principal of Nguelemendouka Bilingual High School was found hanging from a rope this Thursday morning in Minkan, in the Chapelle area, pointing to a possible suicide. In a letter addressed to his superiors that was found at the scene, the deceased outlined the reasons that may have led him to such a desperate act. Nyemeck detailed a burglary in his office during which materials meant for exam organization were stolen and subsequent legal proceedings related to this theft seems to have had a profound impact on the principal.
The weight of this case, combined with other challenges faced in the course of his duties, is believed to have ultimately overwhelmed him.
An Ongoing Investigation
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy. Testimonies from colleagues, students, and parents will be very crucial in shedding light on the matter and establishing whether other factors may have contributed to Dieudonné’s desperate act.
The principal’s suicide has sent shockwaves through the school and the educational community of Haut-Nyong. Students, teachers, and parents are deeply shaken and trying to come to terms with this tragedy.
