The murder in Famagusta

[kayc]

I've seen a recent news story on the murder of a young Nigerian student here in the TRNC. From the sounds of it, there were quite a number of young cypriots involved in his death. Drugs, and bad company leads to trouble no doubt. But regardless, this story is sure to send some shock waves around the communities, especially the university student communities.

In any regard, the poor fellow likely suffered a great amount and it's a real tragedy to have happen here on the island. I am wondering what the punishment is for such a crime and what the procedures will be to bring justice. Is there a prison in TRNC?

[Deniz1]

Several prisons.Police here have a good arrest record.

[StoryCharms]

The Famagusta incident was the second murder of a student since the start of the year. A young Libyan student died from his injuries after being stabbed during an altercation with other students at his home in Alsancak in January. Such tragedies are very disturbing for everyone but I believe these were isolated incidents rather than signs of a developing trend. Fortunately the police and courts acted swiftly in both cases to identify, arrest and detain the suspects.

[karmels]

This person was a drug dealer, also he had not attended any uni classes in over a year.

[Groucho]

This person was a drug dealer, also he had not attended any uni classes in over a year.

Which person?

[jofra]

..Alleged in the LGCNews...

[Cally]

WOW...........................

[Mr Davidson]

This person was a drug dealer, also he had not attended any uni classes in over a year.

Just curious about this statement...and the relevance of it....does this make a difference whether someone is killed or not and how we feel about it? Surely a young life was taken and he might have made mistakes and is someone's child - isn't that a tragedy regardless ????? If I am reading this comment correctly.... I hope Confucius is watching.......

[karmels]

This information was published in the Kibris newspaper
It stated that the deceased entered the TRNC on a student visa but he had not attended lectures for over 11 months, the drugs were also mentioned.

[ljarvo]

Regardless of what this young man did - what's even worse is he was beaten to death by a group of 6/7 young people...over an unpaid debt..? Very worrying ...

[Mr Davidson]

Yes Karmels...but once I again whats the relevance of giving this statement - i.e. what point were you making?

[karmels]

Mr D l do not have to explain my self to you.
I have no synpathy for low life drug dealers when the come under the pretext of gping to uni but instead would rather sell drugs to out people and children.

[Mr Davidson]

Thought it would draw you out in the end. Yes you do not have to explain yourself to anyone but in the course of debate its always nice to measure the climate and try to offer a humane aspect to the world - Thank you.

[Ragged Robin]

According to the LGC report quoted above the boy did not come over to deal, but as a genuine student - it was when he failed in his studies and got into financial difficulties that he turned to drug dealing. Not good, but not quite as bad as suggested in posts above.

Unfortunately a lot of overseas students come here to University are poor and from underveloped countries. They are far from home and family and friends , in an unfamiliar environment and culture, and unaware of the cost of living. Students anywhere are not noted for their common sense and subdued behaviour. These unforunate young people are particularly vulnerable to bad influences and unfortunately, I suspect, have little in the way of help, guidance and support. It is of serious concern that there appear to be signs of a drug culture. Another example of the sort of "progress " that is increasingly occurring here?