Nigerian Medical Student Murdered By Chinese Nationals In Philippines Sparks NIDCOM Investigation.

By Caroline Ameh

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has initiated an investigation into the alleged murder of a Nigerian student named Ikem by a group of Chinese individuals in the Republic of the Philippines. The incident came to the attention of NIDCOM through a viral social media post.

While the incident has not been officially reported to the Nigerian Embassy in the Philippines, NIDCOM is taking the matter seriously. The Commission has urged the individual who posted the distressing incident on social media, claiming to be an eyewitness, to provide more detailed information to NIDCOM through their official email: admin@nidcom.gov.ng.

NIDCOM has promised to swiftly set its investigative machinery in motion to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. This development underscores NIDCOM’s commitment to the welfare and safety of Nigerians living abroad and its dedication to ensuring justice in such cases.

NIDCOM assures that it will work closely with relevant authorities to get to the bottom of this matter and provide updates as the investigation progresses.

The deceased’s friend, Michael Ojuola gave graphic details of the murder through a tweet on Sunday, 22 October, 2023. According to Michael, “A friend of mine, a Nigerian Medical Student named Ikem studying in the Republic of Philippines 🇵🇭 was brutally murdered by a group of Chinese. They tied his hands up, covered and tied his mouth and was beaten blue-black until he gave up the ghost”.

This should never be allowed to get swept under the carpet regardless of the relationship btw the Philippines and China.

“This is so inhuman and barbaric! I can’t even think straight at the moment cos of the horrific videos I’m getting right now from the hospital” Michael tweeted.