He added that India-Nigeria ties are defined by friendship and “we hope to resolve the matter”.
Meanwhile, Goa Police has arrested a Goan youth has been arrested in connection with the killing of the Nigerian national on October 31 which sparked protests by his fellowmen.
The special investigation squad, arrested Surendra Pal last night in connection with the killing of Obodo Uzoma Simeon from Chapora, a beachside village in north Goa.
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar had claimed the murder as a drug related crime.