In a statement issued by the Consul General, Amb. (Mrs.) Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, the Consulate said Simon died under "questionable circumstances" during a police operation conducted on July 23, 2026.
The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has accused the South African Police Service (SAPS) of what it described as the "execution-style" killing of a Nigerian citizen, Ibeh Chika Simon, during an operation in Bellville, Cape Town, demanding an immediate investigation and accountability for those responsible.
In a statement issued by the Consul General, Amb. (Mrs.) Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, the Consulate said Simon died under "questionable circumstances" during a police operation conducted on July 23, 2026.
The Consulate also disclosed that another Nigerian, Egwabor Patrick Chuks, sustained severe gunshot injuries during the same operation and is currently receiving medical treatment.
The Nigerian mission said it was "deeply appalled" by reports surrounding the incident, alleging that the police operation involved excessive force
