Abike Dabiri, the Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, has just revealed that the South African Police is going to be sued over the assault on a Nigerian resident in the Southern African country.
Tayo Faniran who is a Nigerian residing in South Africa suffered brutal assault at the hands of some South African Policemen. An Instagram live video that was shared online showed Faniran, a former Big Brother Africa contestant being assaulted upon arrest because he refused to enter an unmarked police vehicle.
The news quickly went viral, with Dabiri getting hold of the news. She then gave a report about the release of Faniran as she said that she was going to make sure that justice was served in this case.
Abike Dabiri has now as promised, come out to give an update on the matter. She revealed that the South African police are facing a suit as a case of brutality is being filed against them.
See her tweet below:
Update on @Tayofaniran s matter in SA.Our mission has petitioned and began pressing a case against the brutality of the police . IPID , the agency investigating the police has commenced work on the matter.Our Consul General has also met with Tayo
— N a K (@Nakamoto__X) July 27, 2019
The Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission has received commendation from may quarter for actively taking up this matter and her role in trying to change the way the Nigerians are being treated outside their borders.
Some however used the opportunity to speak about the perceived ills happening in the country as well.
See some reactions below:
Good Madam. God will bless u and ur children.
— Gafnike (@gafnike) July 27, 2019
I still can't believe why you are not the one that will replace the present minister for foreign affairs. Good job ma
— Ritzy (@ruch3003) July 27, 2019
I felt so sorry for that young man, when I saw the video…its a pity
— Daddy king Henry (@Henribankz) July 27, 2019
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I HAD ALWAYS TRUST AND ADMIRED U RIGHT FROM NTA…GOD BLESS U!!!KEEP UP D GOOD WORK ABIKE…
— marvelousjoe (@marvelousjoe4u) July 27, 2019
Well done Ma.
On an unrelated matter though, I believe we still have $9.7m of our money seized by the SA govt in the botched ex CAN President's private jet misadventure in 2014.
Kindly bring it up with them at the appropriate time!
Thanks!
— Misi (@misi_lawrence) July 27, 2019
One particularly ecstatic Nigerian even urged her to gun for Presidency in 2023.
Thank you ma for the update……..Very impressive.
Nigeria is ripe for a female president.
Abike Dabiri for president in 2023. I said it & I will say it a million times again. She leading by example. A woman who cares & passionate about her job.
To Jesus be your glory.
— 🎙OLUOMO OF DERBY 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 (@Oluomoofderby) July 27, 2019
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