A Nigerian woman, Mercy Iliya has died just 12 days after her wedding to a correspondent of the Television Continental (TVC), Jesse Tafida, in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Mercy Iliya Is Dead
It was gathered that the young lady passed away this morning, one week after she tied the knot with the reporter on Saturday, April 30th in Maiduguri.
Although the cause of her death is not yet known, devastated friends, family members, and colleagues of the couple have taken to social media to mourn the new bride.
Amos Jesse wrote, “What a life… Mercy Amarya ..so you are gone after 12 days of celebrating your wedding …I have been asking 1000 questions but I can’t find any answer to it.
“Jesse babana God comfort you and give you the heart to bear this unbearable lost. Am still at shocked!!!! May your soul rest in peace Mercy. Our Amarya is gone.”
KanyiDaily had also reported how a young man who was planning to tie the knot, died in a fatal car accident just a few days to the wedding in Imo State.
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