By Akinwale Kasali
The death of Obinna Okeadu, a young promising Nigerian Engineer in Myanmar has sparked outrage. The Okeadu family of Imo State has, therefore, appealed to the Federal Government to investigate the circumstances surrounding the reported death of their Son in Myanmar.
The late 33-year-old, who hails from Mbano in Imo State was said to have travelled to Myanmar in August after being offered what he believed was a factory job.
According to the family, they later received information suggesting that the job offer may not have been genuine.
Okechukwu Okeadu, elder brother to the deceased at a press briefing in Abuja over the weekend stated that the family lost contact with him shortly after his arrival in Myanmar, but the family has since received unconfirmed account alleging that the late Obinna may have been held in poor conditions.
“We were told by someone who claimed to be at the same location that he was unable to communicate freely,” Okechukwu said, adding that the family has not received any official confirmation of Obinna’s status or wellbeing.
Okechukwu noted that one of the messages the family received suggested Obinna might have died, but stressed that they have yet to see his body or obtain any documentation from authorities in Myanmar.
“We are simply asking for clarity, we want to know what happened to our Son, and we are asking the Nigerian government to help us get answers.”
The Okeadu Family has however sent a Save-Our- Soul appeal to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, and International Humanitarian Agencies to look into the situation.
The family has also expressed concern that other Nigerians may also be in vulnerable conditions abroad and could require assistance.
“This is not just about Obinna, We hope that whatever investigation is carried out will help protect others who might be in similar situations.”
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