Nigerian woman dies by suicide in the UK

A coroner's court in the United Kingdom has ruled that 27-year-old Nigerian caregiver, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide following a prolonged struggle with mental health challenges linked to personal difficulties.

Beatrice, who relocated to the UK on a Skilled Worker visa in November 2023, was found unresponsive at her residence on Norris Road, Stanfield.

According to StokeonTrentLive, the inquest heard that her husband, Damian Butler, left home at about 4:30 p.m. for his delivery job. He returned approximately two hours later to use the bathroom, where he found Beatrice unresponsive.

Police officer PC Hinchliffe told the court that emergency responders arrived shortly afterward, but she was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:21 p.m. Investigators found no evidence of third-party involvement in her death.

Nigerian caregiver, Beatrice Solomon

During the hearing, Butler said his wife had experienced mental health challenges over the past year, which he associated with ongoing issues involving Stoke-on-Trent City Council. He also disclosed that he later learned Beatrice had made two previous suicide attempts.

A post-mortem examination conducted by pathologist Dr. Jones concluded that she died from oxygen deprivation.

Delivering her verdict, Coroner Li Hammond-Naylor ruled that Beatrice died by suicide.

"It is clear to me that Beatrice had researched and planned how to take her own life. I can only extend my sincere condolences to Beatrice's family and friends," the coroner said.

Beatrice, who worked as a caregiver in the UK, is survived by her husband, their son and her siblings.