A NIGERIAN nurse residing in Leeds, United Kingdom, Nnena Miriam, has been found dead in her apartment.
The news was confirmed in a statement released by Fellow Nurses Africa, an organisation committed to promoting the nursing profession in Africa.
It revealed that police discovered Miriam’s body following a missing person report.
“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,” it wrote.
The organisation explained that a close friend, alarmed by Miriam’s sudden absence from work and repeated unanswered calls, filed a missing person report.
Police later discovered her lifeless body in her residence.
“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,” the association said.
It was also revealed that Miriam had recently returned to the UK after travelling to Nigeria for her introduction ceremony preparatory to her traditional marriage.
“Tuesday, April 29, was meant to be her special day — a day of joy, celebration, and new beginnings”, the statement added.
Colleagues described Miriam as a nurse who embodied kindness, dedication, and resilience in her profession.
“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.
The organisation noted that an investigation is currently ongoing, while extending its condolences to Miriam’s family, friends, and the global African nursing community as they mourn this tragic loss.
The ICIR reports that a similar tragic incident occurred in March 2024 involving another Nigerian woman, Chidimma Ezenyili, who was also 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, and passed away two days later.
Nanji is an investigative journalist with the ICIR. She has years of experience in reporting and broadcasting human angle stories, gender inequalities, minority stories, and human rights issues.