By Favour Ulebor, Abuja
The Federal Government has condemned the killing of Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called for thorough investigations to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government expressed concern over the safety of Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa following recent incidents of violence.
According to the ministry, one of the victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, was allegedly killed by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in Sunnyside, Pretoria, on June 28, 2026.
The ministry also recalled the death of another Nigerian, Nnaemeka Mathew Andrew Ekpenyong, who was allegedly killed on April 20, 2026. It said no arrests had been made in connection with the case despite reports that the identities of the officers involved were known to the South African Police Service.
