Shock As Nigerian Nurse Found Dead In UK Apartment

A Nigerian nurse residing in Leeds, United Kingdom, Nnena Miriam, has been found dead in her apartment, leaving the nursing community in both the UK and Nigeria in shock and mourning.

According to Fellow Nurses Africa, an organization focused on advancing the nursing profession in Africa, Miriam’s body was discovered by police after a missing person report was filed.

Her sudden absence from work and the unanswered calls prompted a close friend to file the missing person report. Authorities later located her lifeless body in her home.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the organisation stated, “It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we report the sudden passing of one of our own, Nnena Miriam, a dedicated and professional nurse based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

“Nurse Miriam was found dead in her room earlier this week under heartbreaking circumstances. According to reports, her last shift was on Sunday of last week.

“Alarm bells were raised when her close friend tried reaching out to her repeatedly from that Sunday without success. Growing increasingly worried, the friend filed a missing person report—only for the police to later discover her lifeless body in her apartment.”

It was also reported that Miriam had recently returned to the UK after attending her introduction ceremony in Nigeria, in preparation for her upcoming traditional marriage.

The statement further read, “Tuesday, April 29, was meant to be her special day — a day of joy, celebration, and new beginnings.

“Instead, her sudden death has left colleagues and loved ones overwhelmed with unspeakable grief and unanswered questions.”

Colleagues described Miriam as a dedicated and compassionate professional, known for her kindness, resilience, and unwavering commitment to her work.

“Her untimely passing is a profound loss to the healthcare family she served with pride and to the many patients whose lives she touched with care and compassion.

“As the investigation continues, we join the family, friends, and the global African nursing community in mourning this tragic loss,” the statement further disclosed.

A similar tragic incident occurred in March 2024, involving another Nigerian woman, Chidimma Ezenyili, who was working in the United Kingdom.

Ezenyili reportedly collapsed on February 22 while caring for an elderly client, Ian Hale, at a residence on Scott Road. She passed away two days later.