A Senior Registered Nurse working at the Kpasera CHPS Compound in the Mpaha Health Zone of the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region, Atinga Aniyiri David, has taken his life after girlfriend threatens breakup.

Information gathered by 3news.com revealed that the deceased had a misunderstanding with his girlfriend, who threatened to leave him.

Unable to live with the threats, according to reports, the nurse decided to commit suicide.

He was seen by some residents hanging on a tree with a rope tied to his neck behind the facility.

The Assembly member for the area, Japo Mohammed, was contacted and he informed police in Mpaha about the incident.

The deceased worked at the Mpaha Health Center before being transferred to Kpasera CHPS Compound two years ago.

The incharge of the facility and one other staff were not at post when the incident happened.

As at the time of filing this report, the body was being transported to the Damongo Government Hospital for autopsy and preservation.