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A Nigerian government agency has called for a full, thorough and fair investigation into the fatal shooting of George Nkencho.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) issued a statement yesterday calling on its citizens in Ireland to “exercise patience” and await the outcome of a probe into the shooting. Read More
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is currently investigating the incident where the 27-year-old was shot several times by gardaí in Manorfields Drive in Clonee, Co Dublin. In a statement, NIDCOM, a Nigerian government agency, “condemned in strong terms the killing of Mr George Nkencho, a 27-year-old Nigerian in Ireland”.
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Ignatius Igwe
Updated December 31, 2020
The victim, George Nkencho, allegedly killed by the police in Ireland on December 30, 2020. Credit: NIDCOM
The Nigerians In Diaspora (NIDCOM) disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
It is unclear what led to the controversial killing of Nkencho, but
Channels Television learned the victim was killed by a police officer.
Reacting to the incident, NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, condemned the killing, describing it as callous and wicked.
Dabiri-Erewa, who was apparently disturbed by the killing, called for a full, thorough and fair investigation into the matter.
While calling for calm and patience, the NIDCOM boss asked the “obviously enraged Nigerian community in Ireland to exercise patience and await the outcome of an investigation into the unfortunate incident.”