Tributes Flood in from School Mates after 16 Year Old Nigerian is Found Dead in UK

Just hours after collecting his GSCE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exam results, 16-year-old Nigerian school boy Temidayo Joseph was found dead.

On Friday morning, his school Ockendon Academy, near Thurrock Essex, made the sad announcement.

According to Daily Mail UK, Temidayo was a talented footballer and athlete, and was in school on Thursday to collect his results.

The cause of death is yet to be ascertained, but it is said not to be suspicious. A pupil however said that they all felt a lot of “pressure” to pass their exams.

The school released a statement on its website about his death:

“It is with great sadness we have to tell you of the death of one of our students, 16-year-old Temidayo Joseph.

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy for Dayo’s family, friends and the whole school community at this difficult time.

To help people come to terms with this tragic event, the academy will offer its fullest support and counselling.

Of course our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

The Academy will be open on Saturday 23rd August from 9am to 11am for those members of our community who wish to pay their respects to Dayo Joseph.”

After the news was announced, a lot of schoolmates took to social media to send their tributes. Hundreds also visited the school today, Friday, to pay respects.

Floral tributes were left on the site, while dozens took to Twitter to share their memories of the young man.

A Twitter account set up in Simon’s memory, called @RIPSimon, said: 'Simon you was such a positive loving boy you didn’t deserve to go we all miss you very much! You are in a better place now.'

@BaileyKing26_ tweeted: 'Wonder how Mrs **** feels after all the moans about having to do good in exams putting so much pressure on people. Look what has happened ??'

He added: 'Can't believe what results day does to people. It means nothing.

He had the rest of his life to look forward too. RIP Dayo. Sleep well.'

@dannyo123 said: 'Can’t believe we lost such a funny, big hearted young lad, he had so much potential and so much going for him. R.I.P dayo!'

Another tribute from @brittanyobrienx said: 'Ockendon will not be the same without dayo. RIP simon everyone will miss you so much.'

GemmaLilley10 tweeted: 'Such a sad atmosphere all through Ockendon and Aveley. everyone’s so greatly affected by the loss of this charming boy x'

User @superiorjayb tweeted: 'Always said hello to me... May your beautiful soul rest in perfect peace £RIPSimon. This is so sad man :('

And @CharlieAshpole: 'Rip dayo, playing football every Sunday with you was a joke, can’t believe it you were a joker and always has a smile! Rip peanut.'

The academy is due to be open on Saturday morning for pupils to pay respects to Mr Joseph.