September 29, 2023

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), says Filippo Ferlazzo, the Italian who beat Italy-based Nigerian man Alika Ogorchukwu to death in July 2022 has been sentenced to 24 years in prison.

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman NIDCOM, disclosed this in a statement  by NIDCOM spokesperson Gabriel Odu.

On July 30, 2022, Ferlazzo was detained and arrested on charges of having  murdered Ogorchukwu while strolling in broad daylight, after the Nigerian asked his fiancée to buy him a handkerchief, and stealing his phone.

With the use of Ogorchukwu’s crutches, the attacker battered the victim to death in front of multiple witnesses, some of whom made videos on their smartphones.

Dabiri-Erewa expressed satisfaction over justice meted out to Ferlazzo.

She commended the Nigerian Mission in Rome for following through with the case and other cases involving Nigerians.

“I am glad that this case finally got justice. Like I always say, there has to be consequences for actions”.

The NIDCOM boss also urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain law-abiding, excel in what they do and never forget home by giving back to their homeland.