UP police confirms arrest of 5 persons over attack on Nigerians in Greater Noida

UP CM Adityanath Yogi has assured EAM Sushma Swaraj of an impartial and fair probe in the matter.

The Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday confirmed that five people have been arrested in connection with the attack on Nigerians in Greater Noida. The situation there is tense after locals began targeting the Africans after the death of a class 12th student due to drug overdose.

Police have arrested 5 persons. FIR registered, action will be taken accordingly: Daljeet Chaudhary (ADG, Law&Order) on attack on Nigerians pic.twitter.com/rs00krq2rM

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 28, 2017

The locals have accused Africans living in the area of being responsible for the death of Manish Khari, who died on Saturday.

According to reports, Khari was found in a state of narcotic induced haze near his colony on Friday evening following which he was rushed to a hospital where he died. Although there is no clear evidence, locals are suspecting the Nigerians of drugging the boy.

UP Minister Siddhart Nath Singh termed the incident as 'serious issue' and ensured a thorough probe into the matter.

Attack on Nigerian students a serious issue. Proper probe will be done. Report will be provided to centre at earliest: UP Min S Nath Singh pic.twitter.com/T7UwB3ZqWT

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 28, 2017

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj sought information from the Uttar Pradesh government over the incident following which Chief Minister Adityanath Yogi assured of 'impartial probe'.

[Sushma seeks report on attack on Nigerians, Yogi promises action]

Responding to a tweet by an international student #Sadiq Bello (@Sadiq8800), who said that the situation has become 'life threatening' for them, Swaraj assured of action.

Sadiq - Government of India is seized of the matter. We are taking immediate action. https://t.co/SRdS2QGuj1

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 28, 2017

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