Damilola Olakanmi, a 23-year-old U.K-based Nigerian law student, has died after eating a suspected cannabis sweet.
The Hertfordshire University student bought the sweets through a messaging app and they were delivered to her home in London, where she fell ill on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
A source reported that she was rushed to Queen’s Hospital, Romford, at around 11.30 pm and sadly, died on Saturday night, April 2, leaving behind her 51-year-old mother, identified simply as Wumi.
Her 21-year-old friend – a US student visiting the UK – was also seen by medics but was discharged after treatment.
Her mom’s friend, Richard Taylor, told the Standard:
“Wumi has lost her only child – she has nothing now. They had to hold her up because she broke down every time a friend came to the house to give support.
It’s a tragic warning to all young people about how they live their lives. They should resist drugs. Damilola was a promising young woman who should be looking forward to her future and having children of her own.”
The police said a suspect, Leon Brown, 37, of South Norwood, was arrested on Friday in connection with the incident. He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance.
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