September 10th has been marked as the “World Suicide Prevention Day” since 2003 and has been duly observed globally. People commit suicide for different reasons, all in a bid to put an end to a life
of torture. But the question is… does suicide really solve its purpose? Why do people still resolve to this unholy act?

In view of life challenges; there are a lot of reasons to get depressed on a daily basis, but does that justifies SUICIDE? Has suicide really solves anything in the real sense of the word?

Most recent checks reveals that suicide rates have increased by 60 percent worldwide, making it among the three leading causes of death globally.

According to a new World Health Organization report, one person dies as a result of suicide every 40 seconds, citing economic factors and noting that three times as many men as women kill themselves.

Suicide kills more than conflicts, wars and natural catastrophes. There are 1.5 million violent deaths every year in the world today, of which 800,000 are suicides.

There are indications that for each adult who died of suicide there may have been more than 20 others attempting suicide, according report.

Economic recessions, as they relate to cases of individual adversity through job or financial losses and instability, depressions, relationship failure, drug addiction can all be associated with individual suicide cases.

There has been an increasing rate of celebrity suicides death in recent time. Some of them were very young A-list celebrities while some are people that we genuinely thought were happy. Some were however more horrific than other, and most of them were just sad stories. Here is a list of the most shocking and sad suicides stories we can never forget in years to come.

Renowned Hollywood comedian, Robin Williams - Oscar winning actor Robin Williams passed away on August 11, 2014 and media reports hint at an apparent case of suicide. The comedian won everyone's hearts with his variety of films like 'Good Will Hunting', 'Dead Poet's Society', 'The Fisher King' and 'Mrs. Doubtfire' to name a few. While the stand-up comedian turned actor tickled his audience's funny bone, he himself was suffering from depression. According to a press release issued by the Marin County Coronor's office, the Sheriff's office suspects the death to be "suicide due to asphyxia". While his publicist didn't confirm Robin Williams' death as suicide, he said in a statement that "he has been battling severe depression of late". Williams last checked into a rehab facility in July. Oscar winner Robin Williams' death comes as a shock to not just his close family members and friends but his fans the worldwide.

‘The X Factor Star’ Simone Battle - 25 year old GRL singer Simone Battle shocked us on September 5, 2014 when she passed away in her Los Angeles in the USA. In a tragic incident, the singer was found hanging from the rod of her wardrobe at her apartment. Simone was a finalist on 'The X Factor' USA in 2011. While the cause of her death is still unknown, her father confirmed her death. The 'He Likes Boys' hitmaker was also seen in the 2012 film 'We The Party'.

Famous beautiful Bollywood Actress Jiah Khan
She was a famously Bollywood actress which took her life by hanging herself. Jiah Khan too her life in June, 2013 at age of only 25 which was an unbelievable tragedy for Bollywood fans since she was one of the most famous and most talented actress that starred in various successful movies, such as Housefull, which is a 5th highest grossing Bollywood movie of all time. She left a suicide note which mostly indicated that she made suicide because of serious heartbreak that was addressed fully to Suraj Pancholi.

WWE Super Star Chris Benoit
He was a famous WWE wrestler that ultimately committed suicide after his strangled his wife to death and suffocated his 8 year old son, by hanging himself to death. It is still not fully known on why he did those horrible things, but he suffered for many years from brain damage, which was said to be the primary cause for his double murder and suicide. Chris Benoit was aged 40 at the time of his death that happened in 2007 and is still regarded as one of the best and most popular Canadian WWE wrestlers of all time. Since his debut in 1985 he amassed many great wins in his WWE career history.

Academy Award winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman - Actor par excellence, Philip Seymour Hoffman's death on February 2, 2014 came as a shock to one and all. The Academy Award winning actor had been going through a problematic phase for drug use for sometime however, the actor was known to be under control at that time. Philip Hoffman was found dead in the bathroom of his apartment in Manhattan with a syringe in his arm by playwright and screenwriter David Bar Katz. While searching his apartment, police found heroin and prescription medications. Actress Cate Blanchett who won a BAFTA for her performance in 'Blue Jasmine' dedicated her trophy to Philip Hoffman. Fans and people from the entertainment industry mourned Philip's sudden and tragic death.

Singer, Songwriter Kurt Cobain - American singer and songwriter, Kurt Cobain and his band Nirvana were nothing less than a rage. However, like most other musicians and celebrities, Cobain struggled with heroin addiction, illness and depression. Kurt Cobain was loved by his fans all around the globe but the singer himself had difficulty coping with his fame and public image, professional and personal pressures with his wife, musician Courtney Love. On April 8, 1994, Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle. However, forensic analysis determined that Cobain had committed suicide three days prior on April 5. The report mentioned that Cobain was found with a shotgun and had a visible head wound. There was a suicide note discovered nearby his body. The King County Medical Examiner noted puncture wounds on the inside of both the right and left elbow. Prior to his death, Cobain had checked out of a drug rehabilitation facility and been reported as suicidal by his wife Courtney Love. Courtney according to news reports had hired a private investigator, Tom Grant to find Cobain after his departure from the rehab, who put forth his theory that Cobain was murdered.
America Actress Marilyn Monroe - The beautiful Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and singer but her sex symbol image was what made her super successful and highly admired. However, only 36 years old, Marilyn Monroe's sudden death is a mystery and is the most debated conspiracy theories of all time. Monroe was found dead at her bedroom on August 5, 1962. Apparently Monroe died of a drug overdose and she is believed to have consumed a lot of sleeping pills. However, pathologist, Dr. Thomas Noguchi, could find no trace of capsules, powder or the typical discoloration caused by Nembutal in Monroe's stomach or intestines, indicating that the drugs that killed her had not been swallowed. That Monroe was murdered is another theory and till date, the reason behind the beautiful Marilyn Monroe's death remains uncertain.

Although suicide cases are not really common in Africa, there is however few cases that still linger in our memories.

Popular Lagos politician Al-Mustapha Alade Abaniwonda
He was said to have jumped into Lagos lagoon, after he alighted from his chauffeur-driven car at the leventis Bus stop, Marina, Lagos.

Ex- Super Eagles Defender Uche Okafor - Uchenna Kizito Okafor, often shortened to Uche Okafor (8 August 1967 – 6 January 2011) was a football defender who played 34 international matches for Nigeria. He was in January, 2011 found hanging at his Dallas residence in Houston Texas.
Uche Okafor, former ace super eagle’s defender, USA world cup 94, Tunisia 94 cup winning squad.

Former Nigerian model Yinka Olonode
Yinka Olonode commits suicide in USA, on Monday April 29th; police said he jumped from the rooftop restaurant of The Nines Hotel at 525 S.W. Morrison St, downtown Portland, USA. The 34 year old Yinka Olonode jumped from the hotel building's 15th floor around 6:30pm that Monday evening. Yinka was a model back in the day and worked briefly for Rhythm FM before relocating to the US in 2003. He also featured in the popular MTN 'Shy Guy' TV commercial over 11 years ago.

Mr Biggs security officer hang self
A security officer working for Mr Biggs Alagbole eatery, Ojodu-Berger, Lagos, took his own life around on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

It was gathered that the middle aged security man who was on night duty in the eatery hung himself in the staircase leading to the top floor of the two-storey building.

It was gathered that the deceased had deleted all contacts on his cellphone before he committed suicide. The reason for such a desperate act is not determined, however, there are some allegations that the man killed himself because of financial and personal problems in his family.

Nigeria Poly Students hang self
A part-time student of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Timilehin Ayobami Ogundare, was found dead in his room in Ilupeju area, Baasala, Asero, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He was believed to have committed suicide by hanging himself.
According to report, the deceased was a computer operator with a firm in Abeokuta before his death.
A family source who pleaded anonymity said the deceased tried to kill himself last year but was stopped by some people.
The relation revealed that the deceased was arrested by some security guards and handed over to men of the state vigilance service when he attempted to jump into River Ogun but was later released.
It was heard that the boy went missing on New Year day and was later found in Lagos. He boarded a train from Lagos back to Abeokuta on Saturday and came down at Lafenwa. He trekked from the station through Enu Gada area to Ajitaadun down to Arakanga area with the aim of jumping into the river.
“We went there to collect him and we were told to come back with him yesterday. On getting to his room, we found out that he had hanged himself. He left a short note, apologising that he disappointed us,” Source narrated in tears.
When the spokesman of the Ogun State Vigilante Service, Mr. Soji Ganzallo, was contacted, he confirmed the incident and expressed shock at the boy’s death.
“It is unfortunate that what we tried to prevent eventually happened. They (family) were careless with the way they handled the boy. If the boy had been properly monitored, this sad incident wouldn’t have happened. We got a distress call on Saturday by local security men around Arakanga that a boy was trying to commit suicide by trying to jump into the river. Our men rushed to the area and took the boy to our office.
“In the course of questioning him, he confirmed to us that he left home for Lagos on New Year day but did not tell us where and who he went to meet in Lagos. When we asked about his phone, he said he had no phone but only his SIM card was with him.
“Sensing that his parents will be looking for him, I directed that his SIM card be inserted into a phone, hoping that someone will call his line,” Ganzallo said.
The vigilante spokesman revealed further that not long after the SIM card was inserted into the phone, several calls came in.
Ganzallo said: “We discovered that those calls were from his mother, sister and a pastor. The pastor later called back and demanded to stand as surety for his bail. We agreed.
“The man of God arrived with the boy’s mother and some relatives. The pastor’s name is Wole Oyenekan and he gave his address as Egba Inner Circle Building, Abiola Way, Abeokuta.
“We questioned the boy but from what I was able to gather, the boy was determined not to tell anybody his problem. The pastor pleaded with me to hand him over to him. I initially disagreed but after much persuasions and assurance that they will monitor him, I released him to them and asked them to come back on Sunday.
“I was shocked when I heard the news that the boy eventually carried out his mission.”