Govt Demands Compensation Over Death of Nigerian Trader, Detention of Six Citizens in Ivorian Prison

Govt Demands Compensation Over Death of Nigerian Trader, Detention of Six Citizens in Ivorian Prison

Abuja -- The federal government has demanded a full investigation into the detention of six Nigerian traders in Côte d'Ivoire and the death of one of them, Usama Murtala, while seeking compensation for his family and the return of property allegedly seized from the victims.

Arrest of youths tests Ivory Coast, Nigeria relations

from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria Bureau ABUJA, (CAJ News) - NIGERIA is demanding a probe into the detention of six young traders, leading to the death of one, in the fellow West African country, Ivory Coast. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs insisted it would seek justice on behalf of the affected families, including

FG Demands Probe into Death of Nigerian After Prolonged Detention in Cote d’Ivoire

By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Federal Government has demanded an explanation from the authorities of Côte d’Ivoire over the death of a 24-year-old Nigerian, Usama Murtala, following his prolonged detention in the country’s prison system. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the demand on Friday when she summoned the Ivorian Ambassador to Nigeria, Kalilou Traore, to her office in Abuja. She also called for adequat…