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Nigerians in the United Kingdom have been thrown into mourning following the death of a woman, Mrs Olubunmi Okeniyi, nearly a month after she relocated to the European country.
The woman, who relocated with her two children to join her husband, Jacob Okeniyi, reportedly died on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
A statement by the Nigerians in the UK on X claimed that Olubunmi arrived with her two children in Sunderland on September 16, 2024.
The tragedy brought to the fore concerns about the welfare of many Nigerians relocating to the UK.
Members of the Nigerian community in the UK decried the spate of deaths of fellow compatriots shortly after they landed in the European country.
Early this year, another Nigerian, Saheed Wahab, died a day after relocating to the UK for his master’s degree.
Similarly, an unnamed Nigerian man reportedly died of a heart attack after he slumped and died in Hull City, two months after joining his wife in the UK.
In the message announcing Mrs Okeniyi’s demise, the community sought financial support after setting up a GoFundMe account to assist with burial expenses.
“With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Mrs Olubunmi Okeniyi, who tragically passed away on 13/10/24, at 4:30 pm in Sunderland, UK,” it wrote.
“Mrs Olubunmi, who arrived from Nigeria with her two sons on 16/09/24, is survived by her husband, Mr Jacob Okeniyi.
“We are urgently seeking donations to assist with her immediate burial, as her husband cannot afford the costs.
“Please support by donating through the link below.
“Every contribution, no matter how small, will be deeply appreciated during this difficult time.”
Meanwhile, providing more information about the incident, an X user, Godwin Ejeh, said the deceased was 49 years old and died of breast cancer.
