The Nigerian embassy in Germany has confirmed that attackers of former Deputy Senate President IKE EKWEREMADU will be prosecuted under German laws.

 

Under German laws, physical assaults are punishable by fines or imprisonments of up to 10 years, depending on the gravity.

 

In a statement, the embassy assured the attackers will be prosecuted to serve as deterrence to others planning such assault.

 

Ndi-Igbo Germany, an umbrella body of Igbo people living in Germany on tendered an unreserved apology to the former Deputy President of the Senatevowing to ensure that the law runs its full course.

 

However,Senator EKWERAMADU returned to Nigeria yesterday.

 

Speaking to journalists at the NnamdiAzikiweInternational Airport in Abuja, hedescribed his assault as the actions of a few misguided individuals and not a representation of the character of the majority of Nigerians, adding he has forgiven them.