UK-based Nigerian carer caught on camera abusing 88-year-old dementia patient days before his death

A disturbing incident has emerged from the United Kingdom involving a Nigerian carer, Bilikesu Olagunju, who was caught on hidden camera physically assaulting 88-year-old dementia patient, John Attard, just days before the elderly man’s death.

The shocking abuse took place on Christmas Eve 2022 in Bexley, Kent—only six days after Olagunju began her role as a care worker. According to Mail Online, the assault came to light after the victim’s son, Chris Attard, installed a hidden camera in his father’s home due to concerns over his wellbeing.

The footage revealed a horrific scene: Olagunju was seen violently stripping the frail man, ignoring his cries of pain, and at one point threatening to beat him. The elderly Attard, clearly distressed, could be heard repeatedly telling her, “You’re hurting me.”

“Maybe I will beat you up. I will flog you. I will take you to the GP to get injections. I will call the police on you,” she was heard threatening in the video.

The footage also captured her pouring marmalade into the pensioner’s coffee, despite knowing he was diabetic. At another moment, she was seen dragging him by the arm and collar, visibly causing him pain and distress.

The following morning, Christmas Day, Mr Attard was discovered unresponsive with blood on his face. He was taken to hospital but never regained consciousness, and died ten days later.

Olagunju, who was employed by Unique Personnel UK, later pleaded guilty to one count of ill-treatment or wilful neglect of a person lacking mental capacity.

She was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court in south-east London to six weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, and was also ordered to complete 50 hours of unpaid work.

Speaking after the sentencing, Chris Attard described the punishment as an “insult,” saying he believed her actions were directly linked to his father’s death, although a post-mortem examination could not conclusively confirm this.

He said, “If those cameras had not been there, that person could still be out there treating elderly people like this.

“I was expecting a suspended sentence, but the length and community service aspect is an insult. What kind of a deterrent is that?”