28th July, 2011
The Nigerian Embassy in Austria said it has begun investigations into the alleged brutalisation of Mr. Uche Obi, a Nigerian deported from Austria.
Obi had claimed that he was humiliated and brutalised by the Austrian police while being deported from the country in January.
Nigeriaâ€
“I am yet to get the official complaint, nevertheless, having come across this case on the net, I have instructed the consular officer to get me the details for better understanding of what might have happened and for necessary action.â€
Laose who is also Nigeriaâ€
“I assumed duty on June 27 this year and had not been appointed as an ambassador when the incident took place in January.
“I am yet to receive any official report to that effect. I took interest in this case with the Austriaâ€
She appealed to Nigerians to always obey and respect the law of their host countries.