Africa News
Itunu Babalola’s Death: House Of Rep Says Ivorian Ambassador Has Questions To Answer
Vows To Unravel Circumstances Surrounding Itunu’s Death
The House of Representatives has said the Ivorian Ambassador to Nigeria, will have to ensure that the wrongful incarceration that resulted in the death of a Nigerian citizen, Ms. Itunu Babalola, is investigated urgently.
Speaking in Ibadan, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe also vowed that the House of Representatives will unravel circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Babalola, who recently died in an Ivory Coast prison under strange circumstances.
Hon. Akande-Sadipe, stated this during a condolence visit to the parents of the deceased, adding that all the actions necessary to unravel this case will be encouraged, which may include a thorough coroners’ inquest to investigate the circumstances surrounding Itunu Babalola’s death.
Recall that the late Babalola, popularly known as, Becky Paul, was reported to have been sentenced for an offense she didn’t commit in the Francophone country.
Hon. Akande-Sadipe, reiterated that the House of Representatives is always committed to the safety of Nigerians in the diaspora, and will not rest until it gets justice for Itunu Babalola, even in death.
She said the Committee on Diaspora is not satisfied with the result of the autopsy carried out in Cote d’Ivoire, adding that “a thorough investigation on the matter must still be carried out”.
Akande-Sadipe, therefore, appealed to the Federal Government not to let Itunu’s death be swept under the carpet.
ALSO READ: EFCC Arrests 22 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Asaba
“Itunu will be vindicated and her name will be cleared. It is not going to stop here, I promise”, she said.
Speaking during the visit, Itunu’s father, Emmanuel Babalola, in tears, said the family can only have closure through a thorough investigation into the cause of their daughter’s death, adding that through an independent toxicologist, the cause of her death can be established.
Thanking Hon. Akande-Sadipe for her kind gesture, Mr. Babalola reiterated that Itunu was victimized in prison and appealed to the Federal Government to wade into the matter, urgently.
-
Education18 hours ago
Private School Owners To Hold NAPPS Day In Delta October 10-12
-
News21 hours ago
NDPC Extends Deadline For Registration Of Data Controllers, Processors, Agents
-
News12 hours ago
Gov Eno Names New First Lady Following Wife’s Passing
-
News16 hours ago
Senator Ned Nwoko Congratulates Obi Epiphany Azinge On His Coronation As 14th Asagba Of Asaba
-
News21 hours ago
President Tinubu Confers GCON On House Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas