The court of Assizes of Macerata sentenced Ferlazzo, from Salerno near Naples, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, for the aggravated voluntary murder of the 39-year-old Nigerian street hawker, who was physically disabled.
The convict beat Ogorchukwu to death using the crutches that the deceased used to walk, then straddled him, crushing his neck and head.
On July 30, 2022, Filippo Ferlazzo, was arrested on murder charges.
The Italian Police stated that they believe Ferlazzo attacked Ogorchukwu after he had asked Ferlazzo’s girlfriend to buy a handkerchief.
Two protest marches were held in a town on Italy’s Adriatic coast a few days later to demand justice for the Nigerian whose death attracted global headlines.
“I am glad that this case finally got justice. Like I always say, there has to be consequences for actions,” she said in a statement issued by NiDCOM spokesperson, Gabriel Odu on Thursday, September 28.
Dabiri-Erewa commended the Nigerian Mission in Rome, for following through with the case and other cases involving Nigerians.
NiDCOM Boss urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to remain law-abiding, excel in what they do and never forget home by giving back to their homeland.
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