Nigerian Man Olatunde Olaleye Shot Dead in South Africa

Olatunde Olaleye, a 40-year-old Nigerian man from Ikere-Ekiti in Ekiti State, was shot dead on Monday, September 21, while working at Spanata Bar and Grills in Mamelodi, Pretoria. The incident occurred following a dispute with a customer regarding whether a drinking glass could be taken outside the bar.

The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA), through its president-general Smart Nwobi, confirmed the incident and expressed concern over reports that a South African national was responsible for the shooting. It was reported that the alleged shooter returned to threaten the bar's management afterward.

Olaleye is survived by his wife and two children, and Nwobi stated that the family is devastated by the loss. NUSA has called on the Nigerian Mission in South Africa to engage with local authorities to ensure justice and better protection for Nigerians living in the country, as Olaleye's killing adds to a troubling pattern of violence against foreign nationals in South Africa.