The nursing communities in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria are engulfed in grief and shock following the untimely death of Nnena Miriam, a Nigerian nurse based in Leeds.
Her lifeless body was discovered in her apartment by UK police after she was reported missing, as stated by Fellow Nurses Africa — a platform dedicated to the advancement and support of African nurses.
Concerns began to mount when Miriam failed to attend work and did not respond to calls from friends. A close friend, increasingly alarmed by her silence, ultimately filed a missing person report. Tragically, police later found Miriam deceased in her home.
In an official statement released on Wednesday, Fellow Nurses Africa expressed their sorrow: “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 noted that Miriam had recently returned to the UK after a visit to Nigeria for her introduction ceremony, a traditional precursor to her forthcoming marriage.
“Tuesday, April 29, was meant to be her special day — a day of joy, celebration, and new beginnings,” the statement continued.
“Instead, her sudden death has left colleagues and loved ones overwhelmed with unspeakable grief and unanswered questions.”
Her colleagues remembered her as a compassionate and resilient professional who fully dedicated herself 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 organisation concluded.
