Itunu Babalola: Justice Must Be Served Even In Death- NIDCOM Boss
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Hon Abike
Dabiri-Erewa has demanded full autopsy and justice surrounding the
circumstances that led to death of Itunu Babalola in Cote D’ivoire.
of Cote D’ivoire to Nigeria, Amb. Traore Kallilou in Abuja.
The NIDCOM Boss presented a protest letter to the Ambassador requesting
a blow by blow account that culminated in the death of a Nigerian Girl,
Itunu Babalola.
Hon Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to always be good
Ambassadors of Nigeria by obeying the laws of their host countries as
well as appeal to them to always use their real identity in whatever
they do and also register their presence in Nigerian Missions in their
places of residence.
Meanwhile, the Cote D’ivoire Ambassador to Nigeria Amb. Traore Kallilou
pledged full cooperation to ensure that nothing is swept under carpet
and autopsy report monitored and published forthwith.
It could be recalled that Itunu’s house in Abidjan Cote D’ivoire was
burgled and in her bid to get justice took the case to the police for
proper investigation.
While filling the case, she used Miss Becky Paul instead of her real
name Itunu Babalola to write her statement and the case unfortunately
turned against her as she was later accused of Human Trafficking.
However, the Nigerian Embassy in Cote D’ivoire is alive on the issue
and has issued a statement as attached..
