The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has demanded justice for the death of a Nigerian student simply known as Ikem, who was allegedly killed by a group of Chinese in the Philippines.
On Sunday, An X user, @michaelojuola, wrote on his handle that the deceased’s hands were tied, his mouth covered and was beaten to death.
The user then called on NiDCOM and other necessary bodies to intervene.
The Senate Deputy President of NANS, Elvis Ekudina, described the act as “wickedness and one not to be overlooked.”
NANS in a statement disclosed that it had received “confirmation from students in the Diaspora” that “the deceased, a Nigerian medical student named Ikem, was allegedly murdered in the Philippines by a group of Chinese.”
NANS called on the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “to look into the situation and make sure that justice is done as this seems to be another xenophobic attack against Nigerians.
“This is inhumane, and cannot be accepted by the leadership of Nigerian students. We also seek that on the account of the Chinese government, the murdered student should be given last respect by ensuring that his corpse is flown back to Nigeria to ensure he gets a befitting burial.”
