Nigerian Dies in Switzerland After Police Confrontation: Family Demands Justice

Nigerian Man Dies in Switzerland After Police Altercation: Family Demands Investigation Lausanne, Switzerland – A Nigerian man, Michael Kenechukwu, died in Lausanne, Switzerland, following an altercation with a Swiss police officer. The incident, captured on video and circulated on social media, has sparked outrage and calls for a thorough investigation. The video shows Kenechukwu being forcefully apprehended by a police officer. A Nigerian woman, speaking on TikTok, alleges that excessive force was used, leading to Kenechukwu's death. "They pushed him to the floor, and the officer was on him," she stated, "...he was not able to breathe." She also expressed concerns about the racial aspect of the incident. The Swiss authorities have yet to release an official statement on the cause of death, but have indicated that a routine drug check was underway when the incident occurred. The incident has raised concerns about police brutality and racial bias in Switzerland. Kenechukwu’s family in Nigeria is demanding a transparent and impartial investigation into his death. The case highlights the need for international cooperation in ensuring justice for victims of police misconduct, regardless of their nationality or ethnicity.