UK Government Releases List of 58 Unclaimed Estates Belonging to Deceased Nigerians

potential heirs who believe they have a rightful claim to any of these estates can file an application through the Bona Vacantia division of the UK Government. To support their claims, they must present legal documents, including birth certificates, marriage records, or other relevant proof of their relationship with the deceased.

United Kingdom – The United Kingdom has published a detailed list of unclaimed estates belonging to 5,806 deceased individuals, including 58 Nigerians, under the legal classification of “Bona Vacantia.” This term refers to assets left without a rightful heir, which consequently fall under the ownership of the Crown.

According to the most recent update from the UK Treasury Solicitor’s office, released on March 26, 2025, these estates remain unclaimed as no relatives or legal beneficiaries have come forward to claim ownership. The published list includes vital details such as the names of the deceased, their birth and death dates, locations where they passed away, marital status, and official reference numbers.

Among the Nigerians named in the release are Arbel Aai’Lotta’Qua Abouarh, who passed away in Chiswick, London, on February 5, 1998; Adenike Adebiyi, whose date of death remains unknown in Hackney, London; Akanni Jeremiah Adejumo, who died on March 31, 2017, in Muswell Hill, London; Solomon Adekanmibi, who passed on January 31, 2021, in Colchester, Essex; Richard Adesanya, who died in Hackney, London, on July 20, 2016; and Isaac Ademola Adio, who passed away on August 17, 2012, in Harrow, Middlesex.

Others listed include John Olaolu Bankole (died April 27, 2010, in London), Victor Adedapo Olufemi Fani-Kayode (died August 15, 2001, in Birmingham, West Midlands), Samuel Emeka Chude (died on an unspecified date in Birmingham), and Sunday Owolabi (died April 26, 2020, in Whitechapel, London).

Legal Implications of Unclaimed Estates in the UK

Under British law, unclaimed estates are held by the Crown for a period of 30 years. If no legitimate heir steps forward to claim ownership within this timeframe, the assets permanently become Crown property.

However, potential heirs who believe they have a rightful claim to any of these estates can file an application through the Bona Vacantia division of the UK Government. To support their claims, they must present legal documents, including birth certificates, marriage records, or other relevant proof of their relationship with the deceased.

Full List of 58 Deceased Nigerians with Unclaimed Estates

The full list of Nigerians whose estates remain unclaimed includes:

1. Arbel Aai’Lotta’Qua Abouarh – Died: February 5, 1998, Chiswick, London
2. Adenike Adebiyi – Died: Unknown, Hackney, London
3. Akanni Jeremiah Adejumo – Died: March 31, 2017, Muswell Hill, London
4. Solomon Adekanmibi – Died: January 31, 2021, Colchester, Essex
5. Ganiyu Akambi Aderinto – Died: July 20, 2016, Archway, London
6. Richard Adesanya – Died: July 20, 2016, Hackney, London
7. Jeff Adhekeh – Died: Unspecified, South Kensington, London
8. Isaac Ademola Adio – Died: August 17, 2012, Harrow, Middlesex
9. Julius Ajidahuan – Died: Unspecified, Ilford, Essex
10. Julius Taiwo Akinyeye – Died: July 19, 1995, Derby, Derbyshire
11. Charles Ayodele Aliu – Died: March 31, 2011, Solihull, West Midlands
12. Peter Ifeanyi Arinze – Died: March 23, 2000, Camberwell, London
13. Folayele Festus Awosika – Died: March 1, 2001, Hammersmith, London
14. Olajide Ayinde – Died: April 25, 1997, Hackney, London
15. Matthew Balogun – Died: December 31, 2005, Clapham, London
16. Henry Banjoko – Died: Unknown, Hampstead, London
17. John Olaolu Bankole – Died: April 27, 2010, London
18. Tessi Bello – Died: October 15, 2003, Camden, London
19. Peter Benson – Died: February 1, 2019, Stratford, London
20. Paul Benard – Died: Unknown, Camden, London
21. Eugene Bucknor – Died: March 2, 2021, Brockley, London
22. Samuel Emeka Chude – Died: Unspecified, Birmingham
23. Nathaniel Davies – Died: April 7, 2010, Clapton, London
24. Charles Dixon – Died: August 4, 2018, Basingstoke, Hampshire
25. Enwukwe Graham Kwedi Ede – Died: January 6, 2011, Lambeth, London
26. Sunny Eyo Edem – Died: September 16, 2011, Ilford, Essex
27. Bose Abosede Elizabeth Fige – Died: May 4, 2008, Paddington, London
28. Samuel William MacAuley Godwin – Died: February 25, 2010, Lambeth, London
29. Salamatu Harford – Died: Unspecified, South Norwood, London
30. Louisa Holmes – Died: May 24, 2021, Cheam, Sutton
31. Tamunokombia Morris Isodiki – Died: Unspecified, Camden, London
32. Ifetayo Oguntayo – Died: November 20, 2016, Upper Edmonton, London
33. Stephen Oliyide – Died: October 20, 2013, Catford, London
34. Joyce Omoni – Died: February 28, 2014, Peckham, London
35. Henry George Babatunde Taylor – Died: Unknown, St Pancras, London
36. John Uzoma – Died: July 14, 2016, Camden, London
37. Akinlolu Olaniran Williams – Died: July 26, 2013, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
38. Akinola Williams – Died: February 16, 2008, Northampton
39. Nathaniel Babatunde Williams – Died: February 22, 2009, Birmingham
40. Samuel Ademola Williams – Died: January 21, 2016, Wanstead, London
41. Salihu Ajadi Yusuff – Died: January 4, 2017, Leeds, West Yorkshire

The UK Government encourages individuals who may have a legitimate claim to any of these estates to come forward before the statutory 30-year period expires. For more information on how to make a claim, visit the UK Bona Vacantia division’s website.