Tragedy has again struck the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom following the death of a Nigerian father of three, identified simply as Herbert, who was found dead in his apartment in Thornaby.

The incident comes barely a week after reports of the death of a Nigerian mother of three in the UK, further deepening concerns within the diaspora community.

Herbert was reportedly found lifeless in his home after he passed away in his sleep last week, leaving behind his wife and three young children.

Family members have since appealed for financial assistance to cover funeral expenses and the cost of repatriating his remains to Nigeria.

Details of the incident were shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as “The Stress Manager,” who described the development as shocking and heartbreaking.

According to the post, Herbert had been battling emotional and financial strain following the recent death of his father in Nigeria, which occurred just days before his own passing.

“Herbert, a calm and devoted Nigerian husband and father of three young children, the youngest just eight years old, passed away suddenly in his sleep in Thornaby.

“Only a few days before his death, he was already dealing with the pain of losing his father in Nigeria. He could not travel for the burial, but he gave everything he had financially to ensure his father had a dignified farewell.

That alone drained him mentally and financially.

“Then the unimaginable happened. Herbert passed away on the very day his father was laid to rest,” the post read.

The situation was further described as distressing, as Herbert’s children reportedly discovered his lifeless body in the apartment while their mother was away.

“To make it even more heartbreaking, his children were the ones who found him that morning because his wife was away at the time. No child should ever experience that.

“Now his wife is left alone to care for three young children while also facing the heavy financial burden of funeral and repatriation costs,” the post added.

A former president of Nigerians in the UK, Benjamin Kuti, also confirmed the incident in a post on his X account on Friday, urging members of the Nigerian community in the UK to support the bereaved family.

Meanwhile, a fundraising campaign has been launched to assist the family, with appeals directed at Nigerians in the diaspora and the general public.

As of the time of filing this report, £2,633 had been raised out of a £7,000 target.