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British lady dies with pregnancy after relocating to Nigeria with husband

Daily Post Nigeria November 05, 2026 4 views
British lady dies with pregnancy after relocating to Nigeria with husband

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Claire Chadwick, a 40-year-old British woman who had recently relocated to Nigeria to begin a new life with her husband, Ibrahim, has died alongside her unborn child. The couple had moved to West Africa, where Chadwick was 37 weeks pregnant at the time of her passing.

According to reports, Chadwick suffered from septic shock following the death of her baby in the womb. The medical condition led to her own death, resulting in the loss of both mother and child.

The couple had gained a significant online presence by sharing videos of their relationship, faith, and food challenges on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, where they attracted thousands of followers.

In the wake of the tragedy, Chadwick’s sister, Shannon, stated that the family’s immediate priority is to repatriate the bodies of Claire and her baby. The family is working to bring them back to the United Kingdom, a distance of nearly 3,000 miles, to ensure they are laid to rest together.

“More than anything, we want them both returned so they can be laid to rest with dignity, surrounded by the family who love them,” Shannon said.

Claire Chadwick is survived by her husband, Ibrahim, and her 19-year-old son, who resides in Wales. Other family members are also noted as surviving relatives.

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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