Saheed Wahab, a Nigerian, allegedly passed away the day after moving to the UK to pursue his master’s degree.
According to reports, Wahab passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Wahab began his studies at Teesside University in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2024.
The Nigerians in the UK Community announced the death in a statement that was posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the group.
“After the sad news we received regarding the death of Mr. Saheed Wahab, a student at Teesside University who passed away a day after arriving in the United Kingdom from Nigeria,” the statement said in part.
“He was here to start an MSc qualification, but unfortunately he died on Tuesday (16th January) afternoon in Teesside.
“May Almighty Allah forgive his sins and accept his return.”
Regarding funeral arrangements, the community announced that it had been in touch with the deceased’s family.
“We have contacted his wife and family in Nigeria, and they have granted us permission to act on their behalf and arrange a funeral service for him here in the United Kingdom,” the statement stated.
“We’ve also been in touch with the coroner who is in charge of his remains.”
His Janazah (funeral) has been arranged to take place on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Jamia Masjid Al Madina, 133a Waterloo Rd., Middlesbrough TS1 3JB, following his passing.