Nigeria Demands Justice for Nigerians Killed in South Africa

The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the killings of two Nigerian nationals, Emeka Charl Iroegbu and Nnaemeka Mathew Andrew Ekpenyong, in South Africa. Iroegbu was reportedly killed by Tshwane metro police officers on June 28, 2026, while Ekpenyong was allegedly killed through extrajudicial means on April 20, 2026.

Despite the identification of the officers involved, no arrests have been made. The Nigerian government expressed great concern over the ongoing xenophobic protests in South Africa, which have led to derogatory public statements from South African officials.

The Nigerian authorities called for an urgent investigation into the killings and demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice without delay. The government also urged Nigerians in South Africa to remain calm and avoid areas prone to violence, while exploring diplomatic solutions to address the growing issue of xenophobia in the country.