Grief has swept through nursing communities in the UK and Nigeria after the sudden death of Nigerian nurse Nnena Miriam in Leeds. Her body was found by police after she was reported missing, according to Fellow Nurses Africa.
Concerns grew when Miriam missed work and didn’t respond to friends, prompting a friend to report her missing. Police later discovered her dead in her home. Fellow Nurses Africa expressed grief over her sudden passing, honoring her dedication as a nurse in Leeds.
Nurse Miriam was found dead in her room earlier this week under tragic circumstances. Her last shift was on the previous Sunday, and when her close friend couldn’t reach her afterward, concern grew. The friend reported her missing, leading police to find her body in her apartment. It was noted that Miriam had recently returned from Nigeria, where she attended her traditional marriage introduction ceremony. Her planned celebration was set for Tuesday, April 29.
Her sudden death has left colleagues and loved ones devastated and seeking answers. They remember her as a compassionate and resilient nurse who dedicated herself fully to her work. Her passing is a significant loss to the healthcare community and the many patients she cared for with kindness.
The organization expressed their condolences, stating that as the investigation proceeds, they join the family, friends, and the global African nursing community in mourning this tragic loss.