Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Khaleed Oladipo, a 20-year-old Nigerian student who was fatally stabbed in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Oladipo, a second-year Cybersecurity student at De Montfort University, was reportedly attacked while on his way home to watch a football match. His family described him as an extremely loved son and family member whose life was cut short far too soon.
According to a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa described the incident as heartbreaking and a painful loss to the Oladipo family, the Nigerian community, and the nation at large.
Reacting to the tragedy, Dabiri-Erewa commiserated with the bereaved family and Nigerians in the diaspora, noting that the loss of such a young and promising life is deeply disturbing. She called on the United Kingdom authorities to carry out a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Dabiri-Erewa also reiterated NiDCOM’s commitment to the welfare, safety, and protection of Nigerians living abroad, assuring that the Commission would continue to engage relevant authorities to safeguard the interests of citizens in the diaspora.
