Nigerians in the UK have mourned 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was stabbed by a sword-wielding man in London.
In a tweet on the verified X account of the community, they sent their condolences to the family for their loss.
“Our deepest condolences to the family of the 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin who tragically lost his life yesterday. Our hearts are heavy with grief. Let’s come together as a community to offer our prayers and support during this difficult time.”
“Daniel Anjorin was knifed in his school uniform in Hainault, East London, on Tuesday by a sword-wielding man in a terrifying rampage that left four others injured. May his soul rest in peace.”
Daniel Anjorin lost his life on Tuesday after a man wielding a sword stabbed him, two police officers, and two other people in a street attack in East London.
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Anjorin, a British-Nigerian pupil, attended Bancroft’s private school in Woodford Green. He was mortally wounded as he left his home to go to school when he was attacked by a man wielding what appeared to be a Samurai-type sword.
Police tasered and arrested the suspect, a 36-year-old man who remains in custody on suspicion of murder. He has not been named and was not previously known to police.
Our deepest condolences to the family of the 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin who tragically lost his life yesterday.
Our hearts are heavy with grief. Let’s come together as a community to offer our prayers and support during this difficult time.
Daniel Anjorin was knifed in his… pic.twitter.com/GR51SNUBC0
— Nigerians in the UK 🇳🇬🇬🇧 (@NIUKCommunity) May 2, 2024
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