A Nigerian woman, named Christiana Nwosu, on Sunday, 19 July, 20261 reportedly died of cardiac arrest while visiting the United Kingdom, reports thegazellenews.com.
Chijioke Metuka on behalf of the Nwosu family confirmed the sad development through a statement issued on Monday, 27 July, 2026.
According Metuka, family members have launched a fundraising campaign to repatriate the remains
Metuka disclosed that Nwosu died on July 19, 2026, leaving her children and loved ones devastated by the sudden loss.
While describing the deceased as “a beacon of light, love and warmth” whose passing had created an irreplaceable void in the lives of those who knew her,the family said its greatest wish was to honour her memory by returning her body to Nigeria for burial, where she would be laid to rest among her extended family and ancestral roots.
“During this time of immense grief, Izuchukwu and his family’s deepest wish is to honour her memory by laying her to rest in her homeland of Nigeria, surrounded by her extended family and roots.
“Repatriating a loved one from the UK to Nigeria comes with significant and unexpected financial burdens, ”Metuka said in the statement.
The family also disclosed the repatriating her remains from the UK would cost about £10,000, covering funeral director fees, specialist repatriation services and documentation, air freight charges, transportation, and funeral and burial expenses in Nigeria.
“We have set up this fund to support Izuchukwu and his family during this incredibly difficult time. Every single donation, no matter the size, will go directly towards covering these repatriation and funeral expenses to help ease the financial strain on the family,” the appeal read.
The statement also appealed to members of the public to support the family through donations or by sharing the fundraising campaign with others.
“If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page with others and keeping Izuchukwu and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, generosity and support,” the statement added.
