The UK government has reiterated that eligible relatives of the deceased must step forward with legal proof before the estates are permanently transferred to the Crown.

By Titilope Adako

The UK government has published an updated list of unclaimed estates, including those of 58 Nigerians who died without known heirs.

The list, dated 24 March 2025, contains 5,806 names under the “Bona Vacantia” category, which refers to properties left behind by individuals who passed away intestate (without a will) and without legally recognised next of kin.

Under UK law, estates of deceased persons can be claimed by spouses, children, siblings, nieces, nephews, and other close relatives.

If no eligible claimant comes forward within 30 years, the estate becomes permanent Crown property.

The UK Treasury Solicitor’s Department has urged potential heirs to submit claims with supporting legal documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other proofs of relation.

The list includes details of the deceased, including their marital status and place of death.

Below are the 58 Nigerians whose estates remain unclaimed:

1. Arbel Aai’Lotta’Qua Abouarh – Bachelor, died in Chiswick, London, on 10/10/1998.

2. Akanni Jeremiah Adejumo – Widower, died in Muswell Hill, London, on 09/08/2017.

3. Solomon Adekanmibi – Bachelor, died in Colchester, Essex, on 31/01/2021.

4. Julius Taiwo Akinyeye (born in Ondo) – Bachelor, died in Derby on 01/03/1995.

5. John Olaolu Bankole (born in Ibadan) – Widower, died in London on 12/10/2010.

6. Adeola Lawrence Cole – Bachelor, died in Southgate, London, on 10/06/2011.

7. Emmanuel Adeshina – Bachelor, died in Woodford Green, Essex, on 19/07/2016.

8. Ibrahim Folorunsho – Widower, died in Birmingham on 07/12/2016.

9. Mary Akinpelu – Spinster, died in Wandsworth, London, on 13/02/2019.

10. Modupe Adenuga – Spinster, died in Bromley, London, on 27/11/1997.

11. Peter Adegbayi – Bachelor, died in Kentish Town, London, on 21/12/1999.

12. Richard Adewuyi – Bachelor, died in South Kensington, London, on 20/07/1996.

13. Victor Akinwande – Widower, died in North Finchley, London, on 15/09/1999.

14. Rachael Ayoola – Spinster, died in Wandsworth, London, on 05/04/1999.

15. Samuel Aderibigbe – Bachelor, died in Camden, London, on 04/06/1996.

16. Simeon Adesanya – Widower, died in South Norwood, London, on 25/09/1993.

17. Olufemi Akindele – Bachelor, died in Notting Hill, London, on 02/04/2014.

18. Mary Olufunke Akintola – Spinster, died in Lambeth, London, on 13/06/2012.

19. Simeon Adesina – Widower, died in St Albans, Hertfordshire, on 09/11/1992.

20. Peter Adepoju – Bachelor, died in Wandsworth, London, on 11/08/2018.

21. Michael Olusegun Ajayi – Bachelor, died in Greenwich, London, on 06/05/2011.

22. Olufemi Akinsanya – Widower, died in East Dulwich, London, on 20/07/1990.

23. Ibrahim Alao – Bachelor, died in London on 30/11/1994.

24. Olufemi Alatise – Bachelor, died in Croydon, London, on 01/03/2004.

25. Stella Alakija – Spinster, died in Camden, London, on 14/09/1994.

26. Adebayo Adewunmi – Bachelor, died in Southwark, London, on 19/10/2007.

27. Florence Adesina – Spinster, died in Lewisham, London, on 07/02/2004.

28. Joseph Olusegun Akinwole – Bachelor, died in Newham, London, on 22/12/2008.

29. Peter Akindele – Widower, died in East London on 19/05/2017.

30. Sunday Adewuyi – Bachelor, died in Islington, London, on 10/08/1996.

31. Emmanuel Orimolade – Widower, died in Southwark, London, on 21/01/2017.

32. Olakunle Babatunde – Bachelor, died in Hackney, London, on 27/04/2015.

33. James Akinfenwa – Widower, died in Westminster, London, on 13/06/1998.

34. Cynthia Omorodion – Spinster, died in Islington, London, on 30/07/2007.

35. Richard Akinbode – Bachelor, died in Tower Hamlets, London, on 02/12/2008.

36. Benjamin Okpara – Widower, died in Waltham Forest, London, on 09/10/2000.

37. Esther Olowookere – Spinster, died in Lambeth, London, on 22/11/2004.

38. Nathaniel Olabisi – Bachelor, died in Enfield, London, on 04/09/2001.

39. Ibrahim Balogun – Bachelor, died in Greenwich, London, on 11/05/2005.

40. Joshua Owolabi – Widower, died in Croydon, London, on 29/08/2009.

41. Samuel Babajide – Bachelor, died in Hammersmith, London, on 03/12/2012.

42. Victor Obaseki – Widower, died in Camden, London, on 15/06/2016.

43. Elizabeth Odunayo – Spinster, died in Southwark, London, on 09/10/2014.

44. Gabriel Afolayan – Bachelor, died in Kensington, London, on 18/05/2013.

45. Hannah Alade – Spinster, died in Brent, London, on 27/08/2002.

46. Rita Uchechi – Spinster, died in Hackney, London, on 10/02/2008.

47. Francis Chukwu – Bachelor, died in Wandsworth, London, on 04/07/2010.

48. Solomon Omoniyi – Widower, died in Bromley, London, on 21/12/2011.

49. Theophilus Oke – Bachelor, died in Newham, London, on 30/10/2003.

50. Andrew Olukayode – Bachelor, died in Greenwich, London, on 14/09/2006.

51. Edwin Igbinedion – Widower, died in Lambeth, London, on 05/03/2015.

52. Ademola Olasupo – Bachelor, died in Croydon, London, on 18/04/2009.

53. Vincent Eze – Widower, died in Lewisham, London, on 12/07/2017.

54. Tunde Adebayo – Bachelor, died in Camden, London, on 29/01/1996.

55. Michael Onifade – Widower, died in Southwark, London, on 22/06/2018.

56. Jonathan Adekunle – Bachelor, died in Hammersmith, London, on 09/10/2014.

57. Daniel Odugbo – Bachelor, died in Hackney, London, on 17/05/2016.

58. Felix Ogunyemi – Widower, died in Tower Hamlets, London, on 11/02/2007.

The UK government has reiterated that eligible relatives of the deceased must step forward with legal proof before the estates are permanently transferred to the Crown.

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