Femi Fani-Kayode Reports Three More Nigerian Murders in SA

Three more Nigerians were killed in South Africa in separate incidents on September 18, 20, and 21, 2026, bringing the total number of Nigerian nationals murdered in the country this year to 12. This information was disclosed by Femi Fani-Kayode, the former aviation minister, on his X account on September 29, 2026, based on details provided by the Nigerian Consul in Johannesburg.

Since 2022, a total of 112 Nigerians have been murdered in South Africa, with 32 of those killings attributed to members of the South African security forces. Despite the alarming number of deaths, no prosecutions or convictions have occurred in connection with these killings.

Fani-Kayode called for urgent action from South African authorities to address the ongoing violence against Nigerian nationals and to ensure the protection of those still residing in the country, as well as accountability for past incidents. The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has not issued a separate public statement beyond what was shared by Fani-Kayode.