A Nigerian student named Alexander Ukwu, 19, died on Thursday April 23rd at the University of Southampton Hartley Grove Halls due to a 'Helium Leak'. Alex, who was an alumni of Loyola Jesuit College Class of 2012, was a first year student at the UK university studying MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
He was found dead around 11.26am on Thursday morning inside a student halls of residence room filled with helium, according to a statement released by the university. A team of chemical experts had been called in to make sure it was safe for students who lived at the hall to go inside the building due to a large amount of helium gas inside. But when they discovered Alex's room was locked, they broke it down and discovered his body.
The halls were then cordoned off until at least 3pm. Alex's death is not being treated as suspicious, though no-one else was injured or treated at the scene.
In a statement to Alexander’s fellow students, Neil White, head of the electronics and computer science department, said:
In a statement to Alexander’s fellow students, Neil White, head of the electronics and computer science department, said:
“I am writing to you in my capacity as Head of ECS, and with great sadness, to notify you of the death yesterday of Alexander Ukwu who was a first year student studying MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Alexander will be sadly missed and we are in contact with his family to send our condolences and sympathy to them at this difficult time.
"I understand that you may be very upset by this news, there are a number of different ways you can access support, if you feel you would like to.”
Really sad, RIP.
ReplyDeleteBut why is he the only one affected na? Boy this fine?? May his soul RIP
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Very sad news indeed... Can't stop imagining what his family is going through..
DeleteOmg! RIP boy
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ReplyDeleteI pray God grant d family d fortitude to bear their loss. RIP.
ReplyDeleteRIP hansome, #royal priesthood Same exact words and sentences. You dey copy and paste comment ni at least this one make sense sha.
DeleteSad.... RIP :(
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ReplyDeleteRIP handsome
ReplyDeletenooooooooo! whhy?! he is too cute to die!'..he wan b like hausa pesn shaa
ReplyDeleteRip. Sad.. lindaobserve
ReplyDeleteChai, such handsome boy. Rest in Peace Perfect.
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OMG! Very sad..Ooh! May his soul Rip & may God comfort,console & strengthen his family especially his mom & siblings..*DeepSigh*
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Omg! So young! R.I.P! I wonder what could have been the cause of the leakage!
ReplyDeleteOmg! So young! R.I.P! I wonder what could have been the cause of the leakage!
ReplyDeleteSo painful... such a vibrant boy...
ReplyDeleteOzioma nti oke
DeleteRIP handsome.
ReplyDeleteMy god!!such a handsome lad,may his fine soul rest in peace,Lord have mercy
ReplyDeleteA very handsome and intelligent young man. May he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteRIP dearieeeeee kia he ws a fyn young man.
ReplyDeleteSo sad! His parents have spent so much to train him in the best schools, death why? May God console his family. May his soul RIP!
ReplyDeleteE ya, rip
ReplyDeleteSad
ReplyDeleteE ya, rip
ReplyDeleteAnd again it has to be a Nigerian. Na wa o! May his soul rest in peace. Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteAnd again it has to be a Nigerian. Na wa o! May his soul rest in peace. Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteA bright Dude caught in his prime.
ReplyDeleteRIP.
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Chai! May his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteRip
ReplyDeleteWow this is sad
ReplyDeleteNa wa
ReplyDeleteMay his soul RIP
Sad news #restinpeaceAlex
ReplyDeleteIs not being treated as suspicious? !
ReplyDeleteAnd he was the only casualty.
Hmmmmm.....RIP Alexander
Her Xlnc
Dis is sad,dis cute boy die for nothing!R.I.P
ReplyDeleteRip. Too sad. What a loss
ReplyDeleteMay GOD comfort his parents.Amin
ReplyDeleteR.I.P oo
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chai!!! which kine thing ehn
ReplyDeleteOmg...what a painful death to the family @ age 19...RIP
ReplyDeleteDamn! May his soul rest in perfect peace.
ReplyDeleteEyyya RIP
ReplyDeleteRest in peace brother. Till we meet again, but this time to part no more.
ReplyDeleteThis is sad!
ReplyDeleteGone too soon, Rip dude
ReplyDeletecheck his organs ooo, all dse mysterious death and d use of black men oragans abroad.... dey shld check well biko
ReplyDeletecheck his organs ooo, all dse mysterious death and d use of black men oragans abroad.... dey shld check well biko
ReplyDeleteWhat tragic incident. Such a fine lad. RIP
ReplyDeleteTragic!
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Noooooooooooooooo
ReplyDeleteKai! Such a handsome boi. RIP
ReplyDeleteRip bro....GOD loves u more...he was my junior n pine crest...
ReplyDeleteAll these kids dying abroad, it is getting too much!
ReplyDeleteI went to school with him. He was a good friend. May his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteOMG. RIP bro
ReplyDeleteMay his Soul rest in perfect peace.AMEN.So sad
ReplyDeleteSo sad RIP
ReplyDeleteSo sad RIP
ReplyDeleteSo sad, my condolence to the family. RIP. Ms. Ukwu
ReplyDeleteRip
ReplyDeleteRIP Alex. Ur mum is crying her soul out.
ReplyDeleteStrange o. Murder or attack via juju from home? Handsome young man RIP.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteTrending. Young Nigerian students are being innocently sentenced to d gas chamber all over Europe.
ReplyDeleteNigerian authorities please investigate.
I make bold to say these young students are locked in and d room gassed or d room is gassed when they are asleep by Hitler's descendants.
Its a pity
ReplyDeleteRIP
Its a pity
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I would like to thank you all on behalf of my family for your prayers and well wishes.
ReplyDeleteAll these naija students death from gas in foreign universities are really suspicious, the other day 4 vibrant guys and now this. Questions need to be asked. Btw, what's the life of an average naija worth? Foreign affairs office should answer. KYLA
ReplyDeleteToo bad! Who will consol this family? May we not bury our children in Jesus name. Amen!
ReplyDeleteMay the almighty God comfort the family he left behind. My heart bleeds! God please pardon this little boy and grant him eternal rest. Amen.
RIP with the risen Lord! Amen.
ReplyDeleteI STILL CAN NOT BELIEVE THIS... may God console your mother and siblings.. this is just too sad...
ReplyDeleteRIP MY DEAR
RIP
ReplyDeleteCan everyone shut up and reason for once,ur all saying rest in peace when u don't know if he is being flogged for his deeds or he is being welcomed for his deeds....only if hd dead where allowed to come bck in a moment,dey would have flogged a lot of people like u.......all u ought to be saying right now is praying dat God shows him grace in his sight to enter his kingdom and also praying for d divine mercy of God over d family.......This wouldn't have happened if he was a bit close to God...ur saying he is handsome,but what favour will d beauty now do for. Him now.....fight for d heavenly beauty and not dat of dis worthless world.....bible says if ur way is okay with God,he shall make u and ur enemy to live together in peace.....so be ready,we don't know whose time it is now,it might be u or me,so make a worth of u for God when alive....
ReplyDeleteHe was a lot close to God so don't say what you don't know. If you knew him like I did you would be the one shutting up
DeleteHe was a lot close to God so don't say what you don't know. If you knew him like I did you would be d one one shutting up
DeleteCan everyone shut up and reason for once,ur all saying rest in peace when u don't know if he is being flogged for his deeds or he is being welcomed for his deeds....only if hd dead where allowed to come bck in a moment,dey would have flogged a lot of people like u.......all u ought to be saying right now is praying dat God shows him grace in his sight to enter his kingdom and also praying for d divine mercy of God over d family.......This wouldn't have happened if he was a bit close to God...ur saying he is handsome,but what favour will d beauty now do for. Him now.....fight for d heavenly beauty and not dat of dis worthless world.....bible says if ur way is okay with God,he shall make u and ur enemy to live together in peace.....so be ready,we don't know whose time it is now,it might be u or me,so make a worth of u for God when alive....
ReplyDeleteI remember this young man from Loyola. It is always sad when a young and promising life like this one is lost..only God can console the family especially the mother..May God Almighty comfort you all...My prayers this morning..Oh God please have mercy on Nigerian Parents and our young children that are all out there trying to get education and a good life, for most parents its not like the money is there, we are all just struggling to make sure that our children have better life than us, dear God have mercy on us and keep these children safe for us wherever they are. Rest in peace Alex.
ReplyDeleteI knew Alex. I was in school then. He was really a tech genius. May his soul rest in perfect peace. And @IsraelAyomide, this is the death of a 19-year-old. Watch your mouth
ReplyDeleteits really sad news .
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I miss him, BA staff do as well...still feels weird
ReplyDeleteOMG, may the Lord console his parents
ReplyDeleteHe was in my brother's set.
ReplyDeletemy bro was so sad.
May his soul rest in peace
I still CANT BELIEVE he's dead 😪.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know him like that, but I heard he's a good person. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen 🙏, and may God lead and guide his family. God has a reason for everything. #RipAlex
Alex! May your soul rest in peace. Oh ukwu! LA may the lord console you on the loss of your son.
ReplyDeleteHe has been buried!
ReplyDeleteits been months and his death still creeps into my thoughts now and then. i grew up with him, one of my best friends and he will be impossible to forget. love you Lex. :*
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