Nigerian nurse Nnena Miriam, based in Leeds, was found dead in her apartment after being reported missing. She had recently returned from Nigeria for her introduction ceremony. Her colleagues and the global nursing community mourn her untimely passing, remembering her as a dedicated and compassionate professional. The investigation is ongoing.

Grief and shock have spread across nursing communities in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria following the sudden death of Nigerian nurse, Nnena Miriam, who was based in Leeds. Her lifeless body was discovered in her apartment by UK police after she had been reported missing, according to Fellow Nurses Africa, a platform dedicated to the growth and support of African nurses.

Concerns grew when Miriam failed to report for work and did not respond to calls from friends. Alarmed by her absence, a close friend filed a missing person report after being unable to get in touch with her. The police later found Miriam's body in her home.

In an official statement released on Wednesday, Fellow Nurses Africa expressed their sorrow over the loss: "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 repeatedly to contact her from that Sunday, but to no avail. Growing increasingly concerned, the friend filed a missing person report, and the police later discovered her lifeless body in her apartment."

It was also revealed that Miriam had recently returned to the UK after traveling to Nigeria for her introduction ceremony, a traditional step ahead of her planned 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 dedicated herself fully to her work. Her untimely passing is a profound loss to the healthcare community she served with pride, as well as to the many patients whose lives she touched with care and compassion.

As the investigation continues, Fellow Nurses Africa joined the family, friends, and the global African nursing community in mourning this tragic loss, the organization concluded, as reported by Vanguard News.