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Nigerian asylum seeker arrested for m8rder of 17-year-old girl is silent as his trial opens in the Netherlands
A Nigerian man suspected of k!lling a 17-year-old, Lisa in Abcoude, the Netherlands refused to speak at the opening hearing of his trial in Amsterdam on Tuesday, November 25, as prosecutors presented extensive evidence against him.
Chris Jude, a presumed 22-year-old Nigerian asylum seeker without documents, told officials he is unsure of his exact age and identity, DutchNews reported.
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Lisa left the centre of Amsterdam around 3:30AM after a night out with friends, and was cycling back home to the nearby town of Abcoude...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
After she noticed someone was following her, the teenage girl called the national emergency number.
Prosecutors said camera and phone data show the suspect followed Lisa around 4am near Duivendrecht, pushed her into the verge and then into a ditch.
She managed to ring the emergency number 112 and said the attacker had cycled away.
Moments later, dispatchers heard screams.
The department believes the suspect returned minutes later and st@bbed her with a kitchen knife, which was later recovered from a locker at the asylum seekers’ centre where he was staying.
DNA from the suspect was found on Lisa’s body and on her belongings recovered nearby.
Jude was initially arrested a day after the m8rder in connection with an earlier r@pe, but prosecutors say it quickly became clear he was also responsible for Lisa’s d3ath.
He had used the same black bike with a white front fork in both incidents and his DNA was found on both victims.
Jude, who calls himself Desmond, says he cannot remember what happened.
“He does not deny it, but says he cannot recall certain periods and hears voices in his head,” the prosecutor said.
His lawyer, Emile van Reydt, told the court: “Those voices sometimes tell him to do things, especially at night. He cannot remember what he did or what the voices said.”
The suspect will be admitted to the Pieter Baan psychiatric clinic for assessment.
The case resumes in February 2026.
“Today is an intensely emotional day for us,” the family said in a written statement. “The loss of Lisa is immense. The support of our loved ones and everyone thinking of us gives us great strength.”
The violent m8rder of the Dutch teenager had sparked outrage across the Netherlands and Belgium.
A poem written by Dutch actrice and author Nienke ‘s Gravemade has been widely shared on social media, in it she writes how women have the right to feel safe and move freely at night.
The text is accompanied by a hashtag, translating to #reclaimthenight.
“The red handbag. I keep thinking about the red handbag. How it dangled from her handlebars as she rode through the night. A night that belonged to her too, because we all have 24 hours in our day. 24 hours that we are free to use how and where we choose,” the poem read.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged his citizens engaging in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals to remember the role other African countries played in the anti-apartheid struggle. Speaking at the 2026 Freedom Day commemoration in Bloemfontein, Ramaphosa said: “We should never allow the legitimate concerns of our communities about illegal migration to breed prejudice towards our fellow Africans.” His remarks come amid attacks on Nigerians and Ghanaians.
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Ramaphosa said South Africa carries a responsibility to advance constitutional values beyond its borders.
Two Nigerian nationals were recently killed by South African security personnel.
Fresh protests are reportedly planned in Gauteng Province this week.
The Nigerian Consulate has called for urgent investigations into the killings.
Ramaphosa warned against allowing migration concerns to give rise to xenophobia...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The president’s call for solidarity comes as tensions rise between South Africans and other African nationals.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Vanguard News
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The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has called for urgent investigations after two Nigerian nationals, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, died in separate incidents involving South African security operatives.
Emmanuel reportedly died on April 20 after sustaining injuries allegedly inflicted by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel. Andrew was arrested on April 19, and his body was later discovered at the Pretoria Central Mortuary. The consulate has urged independent investigations.
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The consulate described the incidents as “deeply disturbing.”
Formal cases have been opened with the South African Police Service.
The consulate warned against stereotyping Nigerians as criminals.
Nigerians in South Africa have been urged to remain calm and law-abiding.
The consulate is engaging relevant authorities and will support bereaved families.
The consulate called for thorough, transparent, and impartial investigations.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Instagram / Social Media Reports
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in South Africa to respect the country’s laws, customs, and traditions.
Speaking on Freedom Day amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions, Ramaphosa said: “To those who are here legally, respect us as South Africans, respect our laws, respect our conventions and our traditions.” He stressed that South Africa would enforce its immigration laws while remaining committed to multilateralism.
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Nigeria’s Acting Ambassador said Nigerians are “not under siege” in South Africa.
NiDCOM issued safety advisories urging Nigerians to avoid confrontations.
Protests have turned violent in East London, Cape Town, Durban, and KwaZulu-Natal.
The Nigerian Consulate remains operational and is working with South African authorities.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is engaging with her South African counterpart.
Both governments are collaborating to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens in South Africa.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Punch Newspaper , Vanguard
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