The brutal murder of a physically challenged Nigerian in Italy has been condemned by the Federal Government of Nigeria. . The Federal Government speaking through the Nigeria Embassy, located in Rome, Italy, has described as “brutal murder” the death of a 39-year-old Nigerian, Alika Ogorchukwu
Alika Ogorchukwu was recently beaten to death by Filippo Ferlazzo (32)as captured in a video which went viral on social media
The assailant of Alika Ogorchukwu, did not consider the fact that he was physically challenged as he descended heavily upon him beaten him to death. The Italian man had allegedly committed the heinous crime in Civitanova Marche city area of the country.
Unfortunately while the attack went on, those who should have saved the physically challenged Alika and father of two were engrossed in filming the daylight murder.
The dastard development has been confirmed by the Nigeria Embassy in Italy.
Explaining what happened, the embassy in a statement described the incident as a ‘brutal murder’, and vowed to get justice for the deceased.
The statement read, “The attention of the Embassy has been drawn to the brutal murder of Alika Ogorchukwu, a 39-year-old Nigerian citizen who was beaten to death by an Italian man on Friday 29th July 2022, in Civitanova Marche city, located in the Province of Macerata, Marche Region of Italy.
“The incident occurred on a busy street, in front of shocked onlookers some of whom made videos of the attack, with little or no attempt to prevent it.
“His Excellency, Ambassador Mfawa Omini Abam has condemned the gruesome murder and has commiserated with Mrs. Charity Oriachi, wife of the deceased, and the rest of his family.
“His Excellency has directed the provision of immediate consular assistance as appropriate. The Embassy is currently collaborating with relevant Italian authorities to ensure justice is served and to provide succour to the family of the deceased.
“Ambassador Abam wishes to enjoin members of the Nigerian community in Italy to remain calm and to refrain from taking laws into their hands.
“His Excellency wishes to reassure Nigerians in Italy that citizen diplomacy remained the key thrust of his administration and will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all Nigerians in Italy receive timely, efficient, and professional consular services.”
However, the assailant, Filippo Ferlazzo has insisted that his action was not racially motivated. He was alleged to have recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and recently spent a stint at a local psychiatric hospital.
Hundreds of Nigerians and other citizens have been condemning the murder.
