South African Police dismiss false claims about Nigerian national’s death during protests.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that the death of a Nigerian national in police custody was connected to recent anti-illegal immigration protests, describing the claims as false and misleading.
The response comes after the Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday condemned the killings of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and accused law enforcement authorities of failing to protect foreign nationals.
Nigeria alleged that one of the victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, was killed by members of the Tshwane Metro Police Department in Sunnyside, Pretoria, on June 28, claiming officers used “gruesome interrogation techniques”.
The Nigerian government further linked the incident to growing anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa and called for urgent investigations.
