Family and friends mourn as Nigerian woman passes away 6 weeks to her wedding

Family members and friends of a bride-to-be, Fausat Yusuf, have been thrown into mourning after she passed away six weeks to her wedding.

It was gathered that Fausat passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, a few days after her birthday. 

Fausat got engaged to her fiancé, Jacob Gambo Kpasaba, in June 2026.

The couple were scheduled to marry on December 19, 2026. 

Following the sad news, friends and family members who had been looking forward to her wedding, took to Facebook to mourn her. 

“They  Were Counting Down To 19th December, But Death Came First and Took the Bride Miss Fausat Yusuf away from the Awaiting Groom,” one Eli Obadiah wrote.

"The Gown Was Ready, The Date Was Set, But She Will Never Walk Down The Aisle,  This is So Heartbreaking to write.

"She was a bride-to-be, full of joy and dreams, counting down to her big day on 19th December. Her wedding dress was waiting, her invitation was cards are Everywhere, but sadly she will not be there to celebrate it.

"Instead of a wedding, we are now preparing to say goodbye.

"Rest in peace, beautiful soul. You will forever be remembered as our bride in heaven. Your smile, your kindness, your love will never be forgotten.

“Please keep her family and her fiancé Jacob Gambo Kpasaba  in your prayers in this very difficult time.”