The Consul General of Nigeria in Guangzhou, China, Wale Oloko, on Wednesday said the Chinese police authorities had commenced investigation into the death of a Nigerian pastor, Unachukwu Nwajueze.
Mr Oloko said this in a statement to newsmen on Wednesday.
He said the late Nwajueze died at the Tong Tong market in Guangzhou on August 12.
The Consul General said it took the prompt intervention of the consular officers to calm other Nigerians who demanded to know the cause of Nwajueze’s death, Igbere TV reports.
Nwajueze had a wife, Chinwe, and four children in China.
Nwajueze was said to have been murdered by security operatives while trying to escape arrest for alleged visa violations.
Oloko said: “When the Consulate was contacted, we quickly sent two consular officers to the scene of the incident, where they were able to calm other restive Nigerians in the area.
“The police authorities are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the death of Unachukwu Nwajueze.”
The Consul General, who said he had paid a condolence visit to the wife, family members and friends of the late Nwajueze, appealed to other Nigerians to remain calm as investigation is still on.
“The representative conveyed the condolences of the provincial authorities and promised that appropriate investigation would be carried out to the satisfaction of all parties in accordance with the laws of China.
“He advised the Consulate to relate with the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security authorities to ensure a speedy resolution of the case,’’ the statement said.
