Prince Adeoba Adeniji-Adele, a 62-year-old Nigerian-British citizen, was found dead in his London residence. According to Saturday PUNCH, his body was discovered last Monday at a flat in Barnet. The discovery came after colleagues at Bushey Meadows Supported Living raised an alarm. Adeniji-Adele had moved to the United Kingdom in 2024. He relocated shortly after ending his career with the Lagos State Government Public Service. In Nigeria, he held information officer roles at multiple agencies. He also worked at Gbagada General Hospital before his retirement.
Abayomi Ishola, a childhood friend, confirmed the incident to the newspaper. He explained that Adeniji-Adele had stopped answering calls from his wife and workplace. This silence prompted his colleagues to send an ambulance. "We just heard of his death on Monday," Ishola told Saturday PUNCH. He noted that the retired official had recovered from prostate cancer treatment two months earlier. Ishola added that Adeniji-Adele was physically active. The friend stated that the deceased had recently sent funds for his mother’s ninetieth birthday celebration in Nigeria.
Kehinde Adeniji-Adele, the widow, described learning of the tragedy. She had spoken to her husband the day before. He mentioned feeling tired and planned to sleep. When she called the next day, he did not answer. Around 3:15 pm, a man answered her call. After verifying her identity, he informed her of the death. Kehinde noted that her husband was arranging for her and their four children to join him in the UK. He had previously secured British passports for the children during an earlier stay in Britain.
UK authorities have launched an investigation. British officials require an autopsy to determine the cause of death. This medical examination must be completed before burial arrangements can proceed. Ishola stated that Adeniji-Adele was in the process of securing entry clearance for his family. The publication reported that the family is now dealing with the legal requirements for repatriation or local burial.