Najib Sani,

32, Journalist, Bauchi

In the first instance, the circumstances surrounding the Nigerian girls’ death must be investigated. This thing has been happening and there are always victims. Although we cannot deny the fact that whoever crosses the Mediterranean to Europe illegally is at fault, we are talking of human lives here. So, the Italian government owes the Nigerian government an explanation. We cannot be treated like trash when it comes to anything African. Illegal immigrants may be a nuisance in Europe, but we are

Recently, 26 Nigerian girls were reported to have died on the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to cross to Europe. It was alleged that some were sexually abused and murdered. However, Italy buried the girls last week, prompting a Nigerian government inquiry. But does Italy owe us any explanation? went to town.

not animals and we should not be treated as such. For me apart from giving an explanation to the Nigerian government on the matter, families of the victims must also be considered and involved at least for them to know that their loved ones are cared for and respected even in death and have a kind of compensation for the loss they have suffered. Their burial by the Italian authorities is also wrong because they have not even given enough time to the Nigerian government to come to terms with the tragedy and also the families of the victims.