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Nigerian businessman, accused of theft, beaten to death in India [Video]
A Nigerian man had been allegedly beaten to death in Palam, New Delhi, India.
According to reports, the businessman, identified as Sunny Mike, as beaten to death on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
His brutal death has received the attention of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
Local media claimed Mike was beaten to death by a mob after an Indian lady accused him of theft, prompting passers-by to beat him till he passed out.
The businessman had died before the arrival of the police at the scene and his body was immediately moved to the morgue while friends and family members took to social media to demand justice.
Reacting to Sunny Mike’s death, a video of the brutal beating was shared by NIDCOM and disclosed that the Nigerian mission in India is aware and currently investigating the incident.
“Our attention has been drawn to above incident of a Nigerian brutally beaten up in Delhi, India.
The Nigerian mission in India is aware and are currently investigating the circumstances. We call on Nigeria Community in India to be calm as the Mission is aware.”
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