WorldStage– A trip that was supposed to be a happy reunion has ended in tragedy, as Jacqueline Bolling Elton, a 60-year-old woman from the United States, who flew thousands of miles to meet her 39-year-old Nigerian boyfriend, Alawode Olaide passed away at his home in Warri, Delta State.
The story had captured a lot of attention on social media, with many seeing it as proof that love can bridge large distances and differences in age. But the outcome has turned everything into a sad and troubling mystery.
According to sources, Jacqueline became sick on Monday, September 29. At about 3:00 PM, she was rushed to a nearby private hospital in Otokutu.
Doctors there were reported to have immediately sent her to the Central Hospital in Warri.
Tragically, according to reports, she was confirmed dead shortly after arriving.
“The police were quickly notified of the incident. Officers visited the scene and have started a full investigation into the cause of her death,” sources further disclosed.
Alawode Olaide, her boyfriend, has reportedly been taken into custody for questioning to help the police understand the events leading up to Jacqueline’s passing.
It’s also gathered that her body has been taken to a mortuary for an autopsy, which will help determine the official cause of death.
Commenting on the occurrence, a woman who simply identified herself as Gloria said: “For a couple that connected across continents, this is a heartbreaking end. The story is now a sad reminder of how life can be unpredictable and that joy can quickly turn into sorrow. What was once a promising love story is now a haunting tale tragically cut short.”
