Ikenna Erinne aka Dr. Ikenna C. Erinne, was a beloved Nigerian father, son, brother, and esteemed cardiologist who was based in the United states.
Since the unfortunate death of Dr Ikenna Erinne, many have been searching and asking questions – Who is Ikenna Erinne? Here is what you need to know about the youg man and the unfortunate incident.
Age
Ikenna Erinne was born on March 4 1988. He was 36 years old.
Career
Ikenna was a Cardiologist before his death in Jauary 2025.
Cause of Death
Ikenna Erinne reportedly took his own life on Sunday, January 26, 2025 after losing a child support case to his his partner, Suzzette Chibuogu Van Lare
Francis Van Lare
Francis Van-Lare, the father of Erinne’s estranged partner, has alleged that before his suicide, the deceased doctor held his daughter and grandchildren hostage at gunpoint for three hours.
He ultimately turned the weapon on himself when police arrived. Van-Lare, a socialite and public figure, made the claim on his official Facebook account on Sunday.
This was in response to an earlier post by Facebook user Amanda Chisom, who clarified that Erinne’s ex-partner was not a white woman, as widely speculated, but Van-Lare’s daughter.
In the Facebook comment addressing speculations surrounding his daughter’s involvement, Van-Lare provided chilling details of the incident.
He wrote, “While my daughter was involved in a custody battle, I only became aware around 3am Nigerian time last Monday that the deceased held her and her children at gunpoint for three hours after losing the case.
“The nanny managed to escape and called the police, and upon their arrival, he shot himself.”
He further revealed that Erinne was facing three counts of kidnapping with a deadly weapon, each carrying a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
“I guess he decided to kill himself instead of facing the charges,” he added.
Despite the shocking nature of the incident, Van-Lare expressed sympathy for the late doctor’s family, clarifying that his daughter was not responsible for his decision to take his own life.
“While I sympathise with his family, my daughter is not to blame for his death. And I thank God it did not escalate to where he shot my daughter, grandchildren, and himself,” the father-in-law stated.
Concluding his statement, he acknowledged the deep trauma the situation has caused for all involved:
He concluded, “May his soul rest in peace. Everyone is a loser here. It is traumatising for all, including me. No winners here.”
“He Did Not Marry a White Woman”
Amid the tragedy, misinformation spread rapidly, with many Nigerians believing Erinne’s ex-partner was a white woman who had used the legal system against him.
However, Chisom debunked these claims, revealing that the mother of his children is actually an Igbo woman—the daughter of Francis Van-Lare.
Net Worth
His net worth is not available at the moment.