Zimbabwean student kills herself after being dumped by Nigerian boyfriend

A Zimbabwean student has killed herself in Cyprus after she was dumped by her Nigerian boyfriend.Elizabeth Choto (27) who was studying at Cyprus International University (CIU) committed suicide in her apartment on Saturday after her Nigerian boyfriend, who is studying at the same institution, made her pregnant and denied responsibility.

The boyfriend broke up with her immediately. CIU confirmed the incident through its blog ciuconnect.blogspot.com saying police were still investigating the matter.

“A Cyprus International University female Zimbabwe student Miss Elizabeth Choto has committed suicide. It has been confirmed that the student was resident in CIU apartment A2 Block.

“We urge all students to remain calm as the police is investigating the true cause of her death. An autopsy is currently ongoing on her body and an official statement will be released by the University International Centre tomorrow Saturday 5th October, 2016. We will keep the general public posted.