Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi was dinning with his brother in Italy last week when he spotted a thief who had targeted tourists, and handed him over to the police.<br /><br />&nbsp;Now, the Nigeria international has modestly brushed aside the praises that he received from local and foreign media.<br /><br />&ldquo;A few days ago, news broke about how Onazi caught a mugger in media across the world.<br /><br />&ldquo;I wish to implore you not to to overplay my action as I am only regular young man like you out there.<br /><br />&ldquo;I did what I need to to do in the heat of the moment without any considerations for the headlines,&rdquo; Eddy Onazi stated.<br /><br />Adding to his previous statement, the 20 - year - old said: <br /><br />&ldquo;As a matter of fact, I consider this as a wake up call to us all about the need to be better citizens and our responsibility to stand up for our neighbor and society at all times.<br /><br />&ldquo; Finally, I implore you to go out there and make our society a better place for us.&rdquo;<br /><br />Eddy Onazi was on target in the Europa League game against Trabzonspor on Thursday, just three days after his blistering pace enabled him catch up with the pick pocket.<br /><br /><br />