A Nigerian business law student in the United Kingdom Damilola Olakanmi has died after eating a suspected cannabis sweet.
The 23-year-old from Ilford, east London, and the only child of her mum, bought the ‘gummies’ through a messaging app. They were delivered to her home on March 29.
The Hertfordshire University student immediately fell ill and was flown to Queens Hospital in critical condition, UK papers reported. She, however, died on April 2.
Her 21-year-old friend – a US student visiting the UK – was also seen by medics but was discharged after treatment.
Richard Taylor, a friend of the deceased’s mother Wumi, told the Evening 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. She was studying law.”
The police arrested Leon Brown, 37, of South Norwood, last Friday in connection with the incident, reports Daily Mail.
He was 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.
