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A 35-year-old Nigerian man based in the United Kingdom, Ekeobong Omega Nelson, on October 17 died in his sleep, leaving behind a wife and two young children.
The Nigerian Community in the United Kingdom (NCUK) announced his demise in a statement shared on X on Friday, October 23.
Posting via @NCUKCommunity, the community described Nelson’s demise as a “devastating shock” to family, friends and members of the community as he was not known to be ill.
“He went to sleep and sadly did not wake up,” the statement reads in part.
The community further described his death as a painful loss and called on well-wishers to offer prayers, love and comfort to the bereaved family.
Nelson is survived by his wife and two young children, it said.
“His untimely departure has left his family, friends, and the entire community heartbroken,” the statement further reads.
The community prayed for strength for his wife and children and for the deceased to rest in peace.
