A Nigerian man reportedly dies merely 24 hours after arriving in the UK to commence his postgraduate studies.
The heartbreaking news was shared on Twitter by the Nigerians in the UK community page through their handle.
Student. Photo source: iStock/Google.
According to reports, the man identified as Mr Saheed Wahab was set to embark on his MSc postgraduate studies at the University of Teesside but tragically passed away 24 hours later on a Tuesday.
A burial ceremony and internment are said to be held in the UK for him.
The post on Twitter reads:
“Following the sorrowful news we received regarding the demise of Mr Saheed Wahab, a student at Teesside University who passed away a day after arriving in the United Kingdom from Nigeria.
He was here to pursue an MSc qualification, but unfortunately, he died on Tuesday (16th January) afternoon in Teesside.
May Almighty Allah forgive his sins and accept his return.
We have reached out to his wife and family members in Nigeria, and they’ve given us permission to act on their behalf and arrange funeral services for him here in the United Kingdom.
We’ve also been able to contact the coroner where his remains are.” 
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