Consulate demands justice over alleged attacks, deaths of Nigerians in South Africa

The Nigerian Consulate General successful Johannesburg has called for justness implicit the deaths of 3 Nigerian nationals successful abstracted incidents crossed South Africa betwixt September 18 and 21, 2026.

The Consul-General, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, urged South African authorities to analyse the circumstances surrounding the deaths and guarantee that anyone recovered liable is dealt with according to the law.

The archetypal lawsuit progressive Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, who died connected September 18 aft allegedly jumping from a gathering astatine Kenlin Court connected Douglas Street, Bloemfontein.

According to the Consulate, Igwemmadu was trying to flight alleged constabulary harassment and brutality erstwhile helium fell from the building.

Two days later, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde, a Nigerian information guard, was allegedly changeable astatine Spanata Bar and Grills Night Club successful Mamelodi East, Pretoria, pursuing an statement implicit a cupful belonging to the club.

The Consulate said Olatunde sustained a gunshot coiled and was taken to Mamelodi Hospital, wherever helium died connected September 21.

“The alleged shooter aboriginal returned to the club, wherever helium threatened witnesses earlier leaving the scene,” the Consulate said.

The 3rd lawsuit progressive Christian Hillary Nnaemeka, who died connected September 21 followin...