One arrested over Nigerian national's murder in Goa

Panaji: 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. [caption id=“attachment_1213707” align=“alignright” width=“630”] The police believe there may be six to eight accused in all in the murder of the Nigerian. Image: ibnlive[/caption]Pal was arrested from Chapora, a beachside village in north Goa. 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. PTI