NiDCOM condemns killing of Nigerian in India, urges justice and peaceful coexistence

By our Correspondent

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has condemned the killing of a Nigerian national, Emeka Christian, in Pune, India, describing the incident as tragic, senseless and deeply disturbing.
In a statement issued by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Commission disclosed that Emeka Christian was allegedly beaten to death by two fellow Nigerians, identified as Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, reportedly over a romantic dispute.

NiDCOM expressed profound sympathy to the family of the deceased, noting that the unfortunate incident has cast a pall of grief over the Nigerian community both at home and in the diaspora.
The Commission called on relevant Indian authorities to conduct a thorough, transparent and timely investigation into the matter to ensure that justice is served.
It also cautioned Nigerians living abroad against violence and other unlawful acts, urging them to adopt peaceful and lawful means in resolving disputes.
NiDCOM further reminded Nigerians in the diaspora that their conduct has far-reaching implications for the country’s global image, and appealed to them to be their “brothers’ keepers” by prioritizing dialogue, tolerance and mutual understanding in addressing personal disagreements.