Dubai Press Embraces Nigerian Mother's Cry For Justice

*Family of Dubai death fall victim urge witnesses to speak out about incident
The family of a man who fell to his death in Dubai is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A lawyer for the relatives is collecting statements from people who saw what happened to Nigerian Oluwadamilola ‘Toba’ Falode earlier this year and is urging witnesses to talk to Dubai Police.

The body of the 19-year-old student was found dead outside Manchester Tower in Dubai Marina on February 15. His family has collected statements from some witnesses who claim there was a dispute on the apartment balcony seconds before Falode fell to his death.

They say at least two people saw him fall the 17 floors to the ground and others were inside the apartment, according to Nigeria-based solicitor, Festus Keyamo.

He told 7DAYS he first wants witnesses to go to the police before they start talking to the media and said that the family is seeking to launch a publicity campaign in Dubai. Falode’s mother, Aisha, is now hoping that someone will come forward with vital clues to explain what happened.

Aisha, a well-known football presenter in Nigeria, had hoped her son would follow her into a media career. He had been in Dubai since October 2013 on an audio production course at the city’s SAE Institute. So far, nobody has been charged in connection with the incident.

The family has already met with a senior officer at Jebel Ali police station, according to Keyamo. He said that the family is hoping that more witnesses will come forward to explain what happened. Falode’s relatives flew to Dubai in April and spoke to several witnesses who told them there was a fight in the apartment before Falode fell over the balcony, according to Keyamo.

Dubai Police have not yet replied to 7DAYS’ request for comment.
Source: 7DAYS in Dubai