The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, accusing South African security operatives of complicity in one of the deaths.
It warned that it may pursue regional and international action if attacks against Nigerians continue.
In a statement issued on Sunday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government described the incidents as deeply disturbing and called on the South African authorities to immediately investigate the killings and prosecute those responsible.
According to the ministry, one of the victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, was allegedly killed on June 28, 2026, in Sunnyside, Pretoria, by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police using what it described as “gruesome interrogation techniques.”
The ministry also recalled the earlier killing of another Nigerian, Nnaemeka Mathew Andrew Ekpenyong, who was allegedly shot dead by the same police officers on April 20, 2026.
