Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has described the circumstances of 19 year old Richard Okorogheye sudden disappearance and eventual death as disturbing and heartbreaking.
In a condolence message, Dabiri-Erewa said the death of Richard is very sad and painful.
The NIDCOM boss consoled with Richard’s parents , family and friends and prayed unto God to grant Richard eternal rest and console the family in the best form.
Richard Okorogheye, who had been declared missing since March 22, was found dead by Police authorities in UK on Wednesday in a pond in Essex.
The 19-year-old, who had sickle cell disease, had not been seen by his family since 22 March when he left their home in Ladbroke Grove.
A post-mortem found no evidence of physical trauma or assault while the cause of death is pending as further investigations are carried out.
