Thursday, June 4, 2026

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NiDCOM boss Dabiri-Erewa mourns Nigerian student fatally stabbed in UK

Khaleed Oladipo

Khaleed Oladipo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has expressed profound grief over the stabbing to death of Khaleed Oladipo, a 20-year-old Nigerian student in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Oladipo, a second-year Cybersecurity student at De Montfort University, was reportedly attacked while heading home to watch a football match. His family has described him as “an extremely loved son and family member whose life was cut short far too soon.”

In a statement by head, Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit (NiDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa described the incident as “heartbreaking and a painful loss to both the Oladipo family and the Nigerian community at home and in the diaspora.”

She urged UK authorities “to ensure a thorough investigation and justice for the deceased,” while reaffirming NiDCOM’s commitment “to the welfare and protection of Nigerians in the diaspora community.”

The tragedy has sparked concerns over the safety of Nigerian students abroad, with NiDCOM continuing to monitor developments.