Goan arrested in Nigerian murder case

The special investigation squad, arrested Surendra Pal last night for hacking a Nigerian Obodo Uzoma Simeon to death along with others in Parra village

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Press Trust of India Panaji
Last Updated : Nov 06 2013 | 12:54 PM IST
A Goan youth has been arrested in connection with the killing of a Nigerian national, which sparked protests by his fellowmen here, police said today.

The special investigation squad, arrested Surendra Pal last night for hacking a Nigerian Obodo Uzoma Simeon to death along with others in Parra village, last week.

Pal was arrested from Chapora, a beachside village in north Goa.

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Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar had claimed the murder as a drug related crime.

Simeon was found dead with stab injuries last week. His murder has led to protests by Nigerians who had blocked the national highway, creating ruckus.

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First Published: Nov 06 2013 | 12:39 PM IST

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