A Nigerian, simply identified as N. Chigozie, has reportedly died in India over an argument about Biafra.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported
that Chigozie’s corpse was discovered at Hennur, north-east of
Bengaluru, in the early hours of Monday.
that Chigozie’s corpse was discovered at Hennur, north-east of
Bengaluru, in the early hours of Monday.
Although Chigozie was said to have died
in a motorcycle crash, his brother, simply identified as Nonso, said
Chigozie was murdered.
in a motorcycle crash, his brother, simply identified as Nonso, said
Chigozie was murdered.
The police said that the deceased, his
brother, and four other Nigerians had partied at an African Kitchen
restaurant at a place called Byrathi, on Sunday, August 3, 2017, and that they quarrelled over food and assaulted each other.
brother, and four other Nigerians had partied at an African Kitchen
restaurant at a place called Byrathi, on Sunday, August 3, 2017, and that they quarrelled over food and assaulted each other.
“The six revellers quarrelled over
sharing food and assaulted each other. The group of friends who were
partying discussed information of a separate state in Nigeria (Biafra).
The discussion led to assault and the brothers were badly beaten up.
Nieskho (Nonso) went to a nearby hospital to treat his injuries and
Chigozie followed him on bike. On the way from the hospital, Chigozie reportedly died. It seemed to be an accidental death.
sharing food and assaulted each other. The group of friends who were
partying discussed information of a separate state in Nigeria (Biafra).
The discussion led to assault and the brothers were badly beaten up.
Nieskho (Nonso) went to a nearby hospital to treat his injuries and
Chigozie followed him on bike. On the way from the hospital, Chigozie reportedly died. It seemed to be an accidental death.
Regardless, preliminary evidence
indicated that Chigozie, who was speeding on his bike, crashed into an
iron railing and died of head injuries. He was not wearing a helmet.
But, his younger brother, Nonso claimed he was murdered,” the police
said.
indicated that Chigozie, who was speeding on his bike, crashed into an
iron railing and died of head injuries. He was not wearing a helmet.
But, his younger brother, Nonso claimed he was murdered,” the police
said.
A local newspaper, Bangalore Mirror, reported that Chigozie was killed after an argument with other friends over Biafra.
“The victim, along with his brother, Nonso partied
with a group of friends at a house in Byrathi. During the party, it was
alleged that the brothers and their friends had an argument over a
political development in their country. Police said both the brothers
were allegedly beaten up.
with a group of friends at a house in Byrathi. During the party, it was
alleged that the brothers and their friends had an argument over a
political development in their country. Police said both the brothers
were allegedly beaten up.
“Nonso, who had come in his car, drove to
a nearby private hospital and was said to have taken treatment.
Chigozie, who was returning home on his bike, was found dead near the
railway bridge. Nonso suspects that his brother could have been killed.
However, prima facie evidence suggests that the death could also be due
to an accident.
a nearby private hospital and was said to have taken treatment.
Chigozie, who was returning home on his bike, was found dead near the
railway bridge. Nonso suspects that his brother could have been killed.
However, prima facie evidence suggests that the death could also be due
to an accident.
“The victim could have skidded and fell from the bike while riding home. It was raining heavily.
But a murder case has been registered based on his brother’s complaint and investigations are on,” the newspaper said.