Nigeria Demands Justice for Three Nationals Killed in South Africa
The Federal Government of Nigeria condemned the deaths of three Nigerian nationals in separate incidents in South Africa, calling for thorough investigations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by spokesperson Oluwafemi Adeniyi, reported that the deaths occurred between September 18 and 21, 2026.
The deceased were identified as Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, who died on September 18 after allegedly jumping from a building to escape police harassment in Bloemfontein; Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde, killed by an unidentified South African at Spanata Bar and Grills Night Club in Pretoria on September 20; and Christian Hillary Nnaemeka, who died on September 21 following an incident involving South African politician Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni. The Nigerian government expressed deep concern over these incidents, particularly in light of ongoing xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.
It called for immediate investigations and accountability for any unlawful conduct by law enforcement personnel.
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