Nigeria Condemns Killings of Two Nationals in South Africa

The Federal Government of Nigeria condemned the killings of two Nigerians, Emeka Charl Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, in South Africa. Iroegbu was reportedly killed by Tshwane Metro Police on June 28, 2026, using gruesome interrogation techniques, while the second victim, Musa Yunana Joe, was killed in front of a shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga, on the same date.

The Nigerian government expressed great concern over these incidents, highlighting a pattern of violence against Nigerians in South Africa and questioning the safety of its citizens. They called for an urgent investigation into the extrajudicial killings and condemned derogatory public statements made by South African officials regarding Nigerians.

The Nigerian government emphasized the need for South African authorities to protect the lives and properties of foreign nationals, including Nigerians, and warned against systemic targeting of Nigerians. They urged the Nigerian public to remain calm and law-abiding amidst ongoing xenophobic protests in South Africa.