A United Kingdom-based Nigerian man, identified simply as Herbert, has been found dead in his apartment in Thornaby, days after losing his father in Nigeria, in a tragic incident that has left his family and community in shock.

What we know

Herbert, a father of three, reportedly died in his sleep last week, leaving behind his wife and young children.

The incident came just days after he lost his father in Nigeria, a development that had already placed emotional and financial strain on him.

Details of the incident

According to a post shared on X by a user known as “The Stress Manager,” Herbert had committed significant financial resources to ensure his father received a proper burial, despite being unable to travel.

The post revealed that he passed away on the same day his father was laid to rest.

“Herbert, a calm and devoted Nigerian husband and father of three young children… passed away suddenly in his sleep in Thornaby,” the post read.

Heartbreaking discovery

The situation took a more distressing turn after it was revealed that Herbert’s children were the ones who discovered his lifeless body at home while their mother was away.

“No child should ever experience that,” the post added.

Family seeks support

Following the incident, Herbert’s family has appealed for financial assistance to cover funeral expenses and the cost of repatriating his remains to Nigeria.

A former president of Nigerians in the UK, Benjamin Kuti, also confirmed the development and urged members of the Nigerian community to support the bereaved family.

A fundraising campaign has since been launched, with £2,633 raised out of a £7,000 target as of the time of filing this report.