Nigeria Demands Justice for Two Nigerians Killed in SA

The Federal Government of Nigeria condemned the killings of two Nigerians, Emeka Charl Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, in South Africa, calling for an urgent investigation by South African authorities. Iroegbu was allegedly killed by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police on June 28, 2026, in Pretoria, while Musa Yunana Joe, known as Big Joe, was killed in front of a shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga, on the same date.

The Nigerian government expressed grave concern over these incidents, which occur amid a growing pattern of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. No arrests have been made despite the identification of four officers from the South African Police Service allegedly involved in Iroegbu's death.

The Nigerian government urged South African authorities to ensure justice is served and emphasized the need for the protection of foreign nationals. Additionally, the government condemned derogatory statements made by South African officials regarding Nigerians and called for calm among the Nigerian community in South Africa.