25-Year-old Nigerian dies in Famagusta after playing football with friends

Turkish Cypriot authorities on Wednesday announced the passing away of a 25-year-old Nigerian student, Edwın Ogechukwu, who died in Famagusta.

According to police report, Edwın Ogechukwu passed away at around 9.30pm on Tuesday night after playing football with his friends. 

The report said he was taken to the Famagusta State Hospital in an ambulance but could not be saved despite all medical interventions.  

The police investigation into the incident continues. 

In a similar development, a 22-year-old Turkish girl, Fatih Erdogan was reported to have died on Wednesday morning after becoming ill.  

Report said Fatih Erdogan, suddenly became ill at her home in Karaoğlanoğlu, at around 4:00am. 

The police investigation into the incident continues. 

**So sad