The death of a 32-year-old Nigerian national in Nalasopara on Saturday night has shocked the Nigerian community in India.
This was after it was revealed that he was beaten to death by his fellow countrymen during a violent quarrel.
Police confirmed that three Nigerian nationals had been arrested in connection with the crime, according to Free Press Journal.
Quoting the Tulinj police, it was reported that the incident occurred around 10:45pm on 20th September near Pragatinagar, Nalasopara East, outside a local grocery store.
The deceased, identified as Lucky Ikechkwuijeh, was allegedly attacked with a glass bottle and beaten with fists and kicks after a heated argument.
The arrested accused have been identified as Ayoola Babajide Barthlomew (50), Oghene Igere (47) and Odia Izu Peculiar (50).
Investigators said that during a verbal altercation, one of the men struck Lucky with a glass bottle while others joined in the assault, leading to severe injuries. Lucky collapsed at the spot and succumbed shortly after.
The police registered the case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to murder. All three accused were taken into custody within hours of the incident.
Senior police officials from the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Commissionerate confirmed that the accused are in custody and further investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the attack.
Lucky’s body has been sent for postmortem, and police are coordinating with the Nigerian Embassy regarding the incident.
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