Nigeria Demands Justice for Nigerians Killed in South Africa

The Nigerian government, through its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, condemned the killings of two Nigerian nationals, Emeka Charl Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, in South Africa. Iroegbu was allegedly killed by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria on June 28, 2026, while Ekpenyong was killed on April 20, 2026.

The government noted that despite identifying four officers involved, no arrests have been made. Musa Yunana Joe, also known as Big Joe, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Witbank, Mpumalanga, on the same date.

The Nigerian government expressed concern over the safety of its citizens in South Africa and called for immediate action from South African authorities to investigate these killings. The statement also condemned inflammatory remarks made by a South African government spokesperson regarding Nigerians in the country.

The Nigerian government urged its citizens to remain calm and vigilant while continuing diplomatic efforts to address the rising wave of xenophobia.