Reps Call For Investigation Into Alleged Torture Killings Of Nigerians In S/Africa, Other Countries
The House of Representatives has called for investigation into the death of Mr. Ebuka in South Africa as well as other incidence of alleged torture and unlawful killings of Nigerians in the diaspora.
Rep. Tochukwu Okere moved the motion on the need to investigate the killings at the Plenary on Wednesday which was seconded by Rep. Jafaru Gambo Leko.
Rep. Tochukwu while leading the debate on the motion expressed disappointment in the unwarranted murder of Mr. Ebuka at the hands of the South African law enforcement officers.
He expressed sadness at the evident devaluation of Nigerian lives abroad adding that, government should stop turning a blind eye to the harrowing experiences of Nigerians in the diaspora.
The lawmaker called on the House to mandate the investigation of all such cases through the Diaspora Commission as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He further called on the federal government to prioritize the value of the lives of Nigerians both home and abroad.
The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committees on Diaspora as well as that on Foreign Affairs.
