A Nigerian Dj who was based in Turkey was found dead in his apartment at Mecidiyeköy with his hands and feet tied from behind.
In a video shared on social media, police officers were seen at the crime scene carrying the body of the Nigerian national sealed in a body bag.
As the police approached with the body, friends of the deceased began shedding tears at the tragic loss.
At first, only one friend was at the scene with police officers. His hands were shaking and he was crying as he made a call. Soon, other loved ones arrived and when they were informed of the death of Emmanuel, popularly known as EmmyJay, one of them broke down crying uncontrollably.
According to early investigations, Emmanuel Okonyia, who had a knife next to his body, was tortured before he was killed.
According to local media, the incident occurred in Mecidiyeköy Mahallesi Ahu Sokak. The owner of the apartment where Emmanuel Ifeanyi Okonyia lived had been calling EmmyJay for a couple of days and asked for help from the real estate agent when she could not reach him.
Read also: Confusion As 40 Inch Television Disappears Inside Police Station
Opening the door with his own key of the apartment, the real estate agent saw Emmanuel Okonyia motionless in the living room with his hands and feet tied behind with a cable.
The real estate agent came out and explained the situation to the landlady who then alerted the authorities.
Chinedu Jimmy, a friend of the deceased reportedly said: “I don’t know anything. I have no idea. I was asleep, a friend called me and I came here in disbelief. We last met 3 days ago. I called him many times today but I couldn’t reach him. Now I came to see him dead.”