A former Lagos State Government official, Prince Adeoba Adeniji-Adele, has been found dead in his London residence in the United Kingdom, days after speaking with his wife, Kehinde, who has recounted their final conversation.
The 62-year-old Nigerian-British citizen was reportedly discovered dead on Monday, November 9, 2026, after colleagues became concerned when he failed to report for work and could not be reached through repeated telephone calls.
According to reports, his colleagues at Bushey Meadows Supported Living, where he worked as a support officer, eventually requested a welfare check at his residence in Barnet, London. His lifeless body was subsequently discovered, and emergency services were contacted.
Recounting their last conversation, his wife said they spoke on Sunday, November 8, a day before his death.
She explained that they had chatted for some time before her husband complained of exhaustion and told her he wanted to sleep.
Kehinde said she agreed to allow him to rest and promised to call him the following day.
However, when she attempted to reach him on Monday without getting a response, she initially assumed he was still sleeping.
Her concern reportedly heightened when she called again at about 3:15 p.m. and someone else answered her husband’s telephone.
According to her account, a white man who picked up the call asked her to identify herself and establish her relationship with the deceased before informing her that her husband had been found dead.
Adeniji-Adele reportedly relocated to the United Kingdom in 2024 after retiring from the Lagos State Public Service, where he had worked as an information officer in different government establishments.
His previous postings included the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender and Gbagada General Hospital.
His childhood friend, Abayomi Ishola, disclosed that the deceased had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and received treatment about two months before his death.
He, however, said Adeniji-Adele had recovered sufficiently to return to work and appeared active after his treatment.
Ishola also revealed that the deceased was a devoted family man who had recently sent money to Nigeria towards preparations for his mother’s 90th birthday celebration.
He was a father of four children, including twins, and had reportedly secured British passports for his children while making arrangements for his wife and children to join him in the United Kingdom.
In an emotional tribute, Kehinde described her late husband as a loving and committed partner who consistently prioritised the welfare of his family.
British authorities have reportedly commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death, while an autopsy is expected to establish the actual cause.
As of the time of this report, no official cause of death has been announced, and there is no established evidence linking his previous prostate cancer diagnosis to his death.
His sudden passing has left his wife, four children, elderly mother, friends and former colleagues mourning.
