Nigerian Man Arrested For Murder In Cyprus Released After 19 Months In Detention

Jerry on the day of his arrest

A court in Cyprus has discharged and acquitted a Nigerian student, Osi Uduimoh, popularly known as MC Jerry over the alleged murder of another Nigerian.

Jerry, was in December 2015 arrested and charged over the alleged kidnap and subsequent murder of a fellow Nigerian student, Ebinabo Mendeinyo. 

 It is reported that the deceased had out of fear jumped from the 6th floor of his apartment building, when some unidentified boys, alongside  MC Jerry confronted him over an incident that happened the previous night.

Report had quoted a source as saying the deceased got into a fight with the boys in company of Jerry during a Christmas eve party over a Zimbabwean girl.

The North Cyprus Police reportedly pointed out that after they found Mendeinyo’s remains, there were stab wounds.

Jerry and defense lawyer, Ramadan Sanivar

Jerry was arrested in connection to the incident and subsequently charged  with murder, trespassing, kidnapping and serious assault.

On July 31, 2017 the Prosecution filed nolle proseque and they found Jerry innocent after spending 19 months in detention and going to court.

The Judge and prosecution said they have checked all the statements, witnesses and investigation and found out he has no connection in the case and also it will be unfair to continue keeping him in detention, so he is now discharged and acquitted of the charges levied against him.