By Joseph Erunke
The Okeadu household of Imo State has appealed to the Federal Authorities to analyze the circumstances surrounding the reported loss of life of their son, Obinna Okeadu, in Myanmar.
Obinna, a 33-year-old engineer from Mbano, was stated to have travelled to Myanmar in August after being supplied what he believed was a manufacturing facility job. In accordance with the household, they later obtained info suggesting that the job provide might not have been real.
Talking to journalists in Abuja on the weekend, Obinna’s elder brother, Mr. Okechukwu Okeadu, stated the household misplaced contact with him shortly after his arrival. He defined that the household has since obtained unconfirmed accounts from people who declare to have been involved with Nigerians overseas, alleging that Obinna might have been held in poor situations.
“We have been instructed by somebody who claimed to be on the identical location that he was unable to speak freely,” Okechukwu stated, including that the household has not obtained any official affirmation of Obinna’s standing or wellbeing.
He famous that one of many messages the household obtained urged Obinna may need died, however careworn that they’ve but to see his physique or get hold of any documentation from authorities in Myanmar.
“We’re merely asking for readability,” the household stated. “We need to know what occurred to our son, and we’re asking the Nigerian authorities to assist us get solutions.”
The household additionally appealed to the Federal Ministry of International Affairs, the Nigerians in Diaspora Fee (NiDCOM), and worldwide humanitarian businesses to look into the state of affairs. They expressed concern that different Nigerians may be in susceptible situations overseas and will require help.
“This isn’t nearly Obinna,” the household stated. “We hope that no matter investigation is carried out will assist shield others who may be in comparable conditions.”
Nigerian authorities haven’t but issued an official assertion concerning the matter.
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