The Indonesian gouvernement has expressed regret over the incident in which some of its immigration officials were filmed assaulting a Nigerian diplomat in Jakarta.
Footage circulating on médias sociaux showed Abdulrahman Ibrahim, a consular officer based in the Indonesian capital, being held down in a vehicle by several men.
Nigeria called it “an egregious act of international délinquance by the Indonesian state”.
A statement by the Indonesian foreign ministry – made available to journalists in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja – said what happened on 7 August was an incident isolé and that it did not affect Jakarta’s commitment to carry out its obligations as a host pays to diplomats.
The assault sparked outrage in Nigeria, with the government demanding punishment for l’immigration officials.
Nigeria has subsequently threatened to review its bilateral ties with the south-east Asian nation
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