British-Nigerian nurse fatally stabbed in houston over cat dispute

DDM News

A 23-year-old British woman of Nigerian descent, Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, has been killed in Houston, Texas USA.

According to Diaspora digital media (DDM), the Houston Police Department confirmed that the fatal stabbing occurred on April 26 at an apartment located on Goforth Street in the city’s south side.

Odunsi, who was in her final days of nursing school, was set to graduate this weekend before her life was cut short.

According to KHOU 11 News, Odunsi’s death followed a domestic conflict with her roommate, Chester Grant, who is now in police custody.

Police revealed that the dispute arose from a disagreement about the cats that both roommates kept in their shared living space.

The argument, which began days before the incident, escalated into a physical altercation that turned deadly.

Authorities discovered Odunsi lying on the kitchen floor with multiple stab wounds.

Her roommate, Chester Grant, 40, allegedly carried out the fatal attack during the culmination of their ongoing conflict.

Police reports indicate that after the stabbing, Grant attempted to take his own life by stabbing himself six times, including once in the side of the neck.

Emergency services rushed him to the hospital, where he received treatment and later recovered.

After being discharged from the hospital, Grant was taken into custody and arraigned in a probable cause court.

He is currently being held at the Harris County Jail with a bond set at $500,000.

Grant is expected to appear again in court on Monday as investigations continue.

Police are currently reviewing surveillance footage and conducting witness interviews to piece together a clearer timeline of the events.

Odunsi had moved to the United States from the United Kingdom to pursue a degree in nursing.

She had reportedly lived with Grant for just two months before the tragedy occurred.

Her death has sent shockwaves through both the Nigerian and British diaspora communities.

Friends, classmates, and advocates have described her as bright, focused, and full of promise.

As the investigation unfolds, many are calling for increased awareness around roommate safety and mental health support for international students.

In a separate incident in the United Kingdom, another Nigerian nurse, Nnena Miriam, was found dead in her Leeds apartment.

Miriam, a practicing nurse based in the UK, had just returned from Nigeria after completing her traditional introduction ceremony ahead of her marriage.

Fellow Nurses Africa, a nursing advocacy organization, disclosed that Miriam’s body was discovered after a missing person report was filed.

She had not reported to work, and concerned friends grew alarmed when they were unable to reach her.

Her last known shift was on the Sunday before her death.

After several unanswered calls and mounting concern, one of her close friends alerted the police.

Authorities later found her lifeless body in her apartment under circumstances that are still being investigated.

The sudden and unexplained nature of her death has left the Nigerian medical community in mourning.

In a statement released by Fellow Nurses Africa, the organization described Miriam as a dedicated professional who served with compassion.

Her passing has deeply affected many who worked with her and those who knew her personally.

The organization emphasized the need for proper welfare structures to support African nurses working abroad.

No official cause of death has yet been confirmed by the UK police, and an investigation is ongoing.

These two heartbreaking incidents occurring within days of each other highlight the increasing concerns surrounding the safety and mental health of Nigerian healthcare professionals abroad.

Both Elizabeth Odunsi and Nnena Miriam left Nigeria to build better futures and serve in the healthcare sector overseas.

Their tragic deaths are stark reminders of the silent challenges many Nigerians face while living abroad.

public are  calling on authorities in both the United States and the United Kingdom to thoroughly investigate these cases and to provide adequate support for Nigerian citizens living in foreign countries.

Nigerian diaspora communities are mourning the loss of two bright women whose lives ended in tragic and avoidable circumstances.

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