Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has condemned the gruesome stabbing to death of another Nigerian teenager in London.
In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa said the killing of 17-year old Fola Orebiyi, was unacceptable to the government and people of Nigeria.
Dabiri-Erewa said the killing of Orebiyi and other extra judicial killing of Nigeria citizens in UK was becoming worrisome.
She called for full investigation of the incident and urged the UK government to make sure that justice prevails.
While condoling the family of the deceased boy on the ugly incident, she prayed unto God to give the bereaved family the fortitude to bear the painful loss.
She said that while Nigeria will not condone crime and criminal tendencies, it takes exception to the harassment, killing and execution of her nationals abroad unjustifiably.
Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari administration in making Nigeria a better place, urging them to support the administration war against corruption.
A Nigerian student, Fola Orebiyi, was reportedly stabbed to death in a street clash on Sunday July 3, in Notting Hill, London, by a gang of youths.
He was reportedly involved in a fight on a nearby estate with a gang of youths, who chased him into the busy road where he was stabbed in the neck in front of shocked passersby and tourists.
Following the stabbing, he collapsed and bled to death and all efforts by the Police and paramedics to resuscitate him, proved abortive.
The deceased’s neighbour, Osman Sahal, told the police: “He was a nice boy and very considerate; none of us can understand how this could have happened.
“As far as I knew, he was never in trouble. I suppose we must now wait for the police to investigate.”
Orebiyi, who completed his General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) at Holland Park in London, was studying for his A levels at the Chelsea Academy before his death.
After the incident, a yet-to-be identified 15-year-old boy was arrested by the London police in connection with the death.
An anonymous teenager was quoted to have told the police: “I know what happened; he was protecting a friend over a silly beef which turned violent.”
“She said: “It was traumatising. It took half an hour for the ambulance to arrive even though there are hospitals all around. I spoke to the person who called the police and he said it took them so long to get here.
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Sorry to deviate Stella hot gist malivelihood din break up with Deola smart ooo, on grounds that he cheated on her nd other stuffs. They ha e both deleted each other's pictures except one of his on deola a page just to take people's eye off.
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DeleteMay the boy rip.
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So so sad, teen gang, street gang, only God can protect this teens from bad company. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.
ReplyDeleteI get scared whenever i hear parents saying they want to send their teenager abroad to school. Too many things happening there
DeleteMay God protect our kids.
Na waoo
ReplyDeleteYoungsters and knifes in the UK ....mmm no words.
ReplyDeleteTo raise God fearing kids there who won't be pressured into joining gangs is a fulltime job and a half
This is really sad.
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ReplyDeleteI hope he's not from d orebiyi family I know very well..rip
ReplyDeleteMay God grant his family d fortitude to bear d loss
I've said it in another blog - Why is this woman speaking up now? Nigerian teenagers have been dying in England for a while now.
ReplyDeleteBecause it's one too many...... Would u rather she remains silent cos it's not d first?
DeleteWhat's ur point exactly?
Nigerian kids join gangs codedly called area boys , different parts of London different names , they think its the in thing, they watch videos of youtube of burning and killing , jungle justice and are replicating ! Charity begins at home ,stop jungle justice , I work with youths and have spoken to so many shocking how they think its ok
DeleteToo much talk and no action
ReplyDeleteThe rate of violence in London no get part two. Just like that, he just lost his life.
ReplyDeleteIlliteracy and ignorance at its peak. Madam adviser by all means ask that the UK government investigate but how is it unacceptable to the Nigerian government. Did the government of the United Kingdom kill the poor child?pls stop all this grandstanding that achieves nothing and ask that your embassy follow through on the investigation after you have ascertained that the boy is a Nigerian citezens not a British. We all commiserate with the grieving family. May his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeletePlease who knows anywhere in Abuja I can learn how to make small chops at an affordable rate. Tired of being idle. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThank you Stella for posting.
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