- Killing of Nigerian in India: NIDCOM Demands Thorough Investigation
- Abike Dabiri-Erewa described the incident as tragic and senseless
- NIDCOM also urged Nigerians living abroad to act responsibly at all times
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of a Nigerian citizen, Emeka Christian, in Pune, India.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Christian was reportedly killed following a dispute described as romantic in nature, involving two fellow Nigerians identified as Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze.
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In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, NIDCOM Chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the incident as tragic and senseless, while extending condolences to the family of the deceased.
The statement, signed by the commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocol, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said NIDCOM has formally called on Indian authorities to carry out a thorough and transparent investigation to ensure justice is served.
NIDCOM also urged Nigerians living abroad to act responsibly at all times, stressing that their conduct reflects on the image of the country.
“As ambassadors of our great nation in your respective domains, your actions abroad reflect on Nigeria’s image,” the commission noted.
The commission further emphasised that violence should never be an option, encouraging unity, mutual respect and lawful behaviour among Nigerians in the diaspora. It advised Nigerians abroad to support one another and resolve disagreements through peaceful dialogue.
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