Mum says tragic farewell to daughter Damilola Olakanmi who died after ‘eating cannabis sweet‘
The heartbroken mother of a law student who died after eating what she mistook for a Cannabis Sweet stayed by her bedside until her daughter passed away.
Damilola Olakanmi purchased the “gummies” through a messaging app and had them delivered to her home in Ilford, London, where she became ill shortly after eating them on Tuesday night.
According to detectives, the 23-year-old and her 21-year-old friend both felt sick after eating just one of the Cannabis Sweet.
After the two women became ill, police and paramedics were dispatched, and both women were taken to a nearby hospital, but Damilola tragically died on Saturday.
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Wumi, Damilola’s 51-year-old mother, kept a vigil by her daughter’s bedside until she tragically passed away, as shown in a heartbreaking photo.
Richard Taylor, 75, a justice campaigner and a relative, consoled the law student’s distraught mother on Sunday.
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The “gummies” ( Cannabis Sweet) were purchased through a messaging app by Damilola Olakanmi.
According to the Evening Standard, he said: “Wumi’s only child has died, and she now has nothing. They had to support her because she would cry whenever a friend came to the house to offer support.
“It’s a tragic warning to all young people about their choices in life. They should be able to resist drugs.
“Damilola Olakanmi was a promising young woman who should be looking forward to her future and having children of her own.”
Damilola Olakanmi was a sweet, quiet, and very kind girl, according to Dunni, a relative, who told the Evening Standard that her mother looked up to her.
She stated that the family will never be able to accept the death and that they need to know what happened.
Police have issued a warning against illegal substances (file photo) ( Image:G etty Images/iStockphoto)
Following treatment, the second woman was released from the hospital.
Police have issued a warning not to buy or consume such products as a result of the death.
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“I must warn the public against taking any illegal substances, including those packaged in the form of cannabis sweets,” said Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell of the Met’s East Area BCU.
“Do not purchase or consume these products.” They’re illegal, and their kid-friendly packaging puts them at risk of accidental consumption. The sweets were packaged in ‘Trrlli Peachie O’s’ packaging for this particular batch. At this time, the location of the sweets’ production is unknown.
Damilola Olakanmi died after eating Cannabis Sweet
“Drug dealers cause harm to communities and put people’s lives in jeopardy. We will take aggressive measures against those who engage in this activity as well as those who are found in possession of these substances.
“Anyone with information about people selling illegal products like these is encouraged to speak with local officers, call 101, or contact Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.”
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On April 1, Leon Brown, 37, was arrested in connection with the incident.
He was charged with possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance, being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid, and being concerned in the supply of a synthetic cannabinoid.
Brown, of South Norwood, south London, was arrested on Monday and was held in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court.
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