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The Philippine National Police has filed murder cases against the suspected six Chinese persons said to have been involved in the killing of a Nigerian medical student, Chibuikem Emmanuel, in the country. The deceased's friend in a chat with our correspondent on X via @michaelojuola on Tuesday disclosed that the suspects' photos and information had been sent to all the airports around so they don't escape, they are still searching for them. According to the X user on Sunday, Chibuikem was allegedly murdered by a group of Chinese. He disclosed that the deceased died of alleged torture by his assailants who tied his hands and mouth and subsequently beat him to death. He said the incident happened at Orlacson Street, 6014, Mandaue City, Philippines. He further disclosed to our correspondent that the issue began around October 19 and was premised upon a demand for commission for Chibuikem's girlfriend who is a Philippine. PUNCH Metro also reported that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on Monday said it would investigate the alleged killing of the student, according to a statement by the commission's spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. The National Association of Nigerian Students also demanded justice for the deceased. It was however learnt that the deceased's girlfriend strongly denied the allegation.