Some Nigerians in Pragati Nagar, Nalasopara Mumbai went on rampage on Wednesday after a Nigerian was beaten to death while drinking overnight.
The rioting group of Nigerians destroyed parked vehicles, windscreens of vehicles were smashed, tyres deflated in protest of the murder of 30-year-old Joseph Udezo.
The Police version of the report said he was punched, kicked and left to die by fellow Nigerians during a drinking binge at 3.30am at Joseph’s home. A fight had broken out among them and this spilled onto the road.
Police took Joseph to hospital, where he was declared dead, reported Times of India. Police booked his death as ‘accidental’ and have arrested some Nigerians for questioning.
According to the newspaper, Jospeh’s killers fled the scene.
But in a different report, another newspaper Mid Day, said Joseph was beaten to death by some Indian youths.
Contrary to the police version, Mid Day reported that it was Joseph’s friends who rushed him to a nearby hospital, where the doctors declared him dead.
Avenging his murder by locals, around 20-25 Nigerians ran riot on streets. During that many vehicles including autos, taxis, car, tempos, trucks and bikes were vandalised.
The riot invited the wrath of Indians. An Indian mob quickly gathered and threatened to deal with the Nigerians if they stepped out of their homes, reported Times of India.
A Nigerian in India took to Facebook to share photos of and mourn the deceased. He wrote:
