A Nigerian family is seeking help from the United States government after a grieving father was reportedly denied a visa to attend his son’s burial.
The father, who lives in Nigeria, lost his 20-year-old son, Darell Alao, after he was shot dead in Boston, United States, on October 7, 2026. The tragedy happened just days before his 21st birthday, which was due on October 27.
According to the Boston Police Department, officers received a shooting report at about 5:09 p.m. on October 7 and arrived at 1171 Hyde Park Avenue, where they found Darell with a gunshot wound.
He was taken to a hospital but was later pronounced dead.
Two days after the incident, on October 9, police arrested 18-year-old Christian Peebles of Boston over the killing. He was charged with murder.
Darell’s mother, Nneka Alao, has been left mourning her son as preparations continue for his burial scheduled for November 20, 2026.
Meanwhile, friends and family have appealed to the US government to review the father’s visa denial and help him travel to America to take part in his son’s final burial rites.
