For the third time in April, tragedy has struck the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom, as 37-year-old Ademola Oke was found unresponsive at his workplace, prompting an outpouring of grief and a public appeal for support.
Details of the incident, shared on GoFundMe by family friend Adejonwo Odutola, indicate that Ademola died suddenly on April 18 after leaving home earlier that day in good health.
According to Odutola, Ademola had maintained normal communication with his wife throughout the day, with no signs of illness or distress. Their last contact was a WhatsApp message in the afternoon, suggesting everything was as usual.
The situation took a tragic turn later that evening when a colleague arriving for a night shift discovered him seated on a sofa at his workplace, unresponsive. Emergency services were immediately contacted, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Odutola described the loss as devastating, particularly for Ademola’s 31-year-old wife, who is now left to care for their two young children, aged six and two.
He portrayed the deceased as a devoted husband and loving father whose sudden passing has deeply shaken his family and those who knew him.
A fundraising campaign has been launched to help cover funeral expenses and provide ongoing support for the children as the family navigates this difficult period. The appeal urges Nigerians in the UK and the wider public to contribute or share the cause.
As of the latest update, £4,509 has been raised toward the £8,000 target.
This incident marks the third reported death of a Nigerian resident in the UK this April. Just days earlier, reports confirmed the passing of a Nigerian mother of three after battling cancer, followed by the sudden death of another Nigerian man, Herbert, who was found lifeless in his apartment in Thornaby.
These successive losses have heightened concern within the diaspora community, as families continue to grapple with unexpected tragedies far from home.
