Nigerian Embassy Investgates Killing Ogorchukwu in Italy
The Nigerian Embassy in Italy has called for the Nigerian community to remain calm while the killing of a Nigerian, Alika Ogorchukwu, in Civitanova Marche city, is investigated.
It was reported that the killing took place in the Province of Macerata, Marche Region of Italy on Friday.
In a statement issued by the Embassy and reposted by the Nigerian In Diaspora Commission on Saturday, it was revealed that an Italian beat the 39-year-old Nigerian to death.
It was also reported that though the killing took on a busy street, no attempt was made to rescue him as onlookers merely did video recordings.
A photo from the scene showed a white man straddling the deceased with his hands around his neck.
Part of the statement said, “Ambassador Mfawa Omini Abam has condemned the gruesome murder and has commiserated with Mrs. Charity Oriachi, wife of the deceased and the rest of his family.
Part of the statement said, “Ambassador Mfawa Omini Abam has condemned the gruesome murder and has commiserated with Mrs. Charity Oriachi, wife of the deceased and the rest of his family.
‘His Excellency wishes to reassure Nigerians in Italy that citizen’s diplomacy remained the key thrust of his administration and will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all Nigerians in Italy receive timely, efficient and professional consular services.”
