Nigeria Condemns Death of Citizen in South African Police Custody

FG demands probe, justice over 'deliberate' killings of Nigerians in South Africa

The Federal Government has condemned the renewed killings of Nigerians in South Africa, describing the incidents as a possible deliberate pattern of extrajudicial violence by elements of the country’s security agencies. The latest victim, Odueze Chimezie Odueze, was allegedly tortured to death by personnel of the South African Police Service, SAPS, on Friday, October 9, […] FG demands probe, justice over ‘deliberate’ killings of Nigerians in Sou…

Nigeria Condemns Death of Citizen in South African Police Custody

The consulate said reports that Mr Odueze was tortured by police officers before his death had caused shock and pain to his family, the Nigerian community and Nigeria's two diplomatic missions in South Africa.

FG demands probe, justice over ‘deliberate’ killings of Nigerians in South Africa - NewsTmes.com.ng

The Federal Government has condemned the renewed killings of Nigerians in South Africa, describing the incidents as a possible deliberate pattern of extrajudicial violence by elements of the country’s security agencies. The latest victim, Odueze Chimezie Odueze, was allegedly tortured to death by personnel of the South African Police Service, SAPS, on Friday, October 9, …

Nigeria Demands Probe Into Nigerian’s Death In South African Police Custody

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Nigerian national Odueze Chimezie Odueze, who allegedly died following torture by South African police officers in Cape Town. Odueze died on October 9 in the Parklands area of Cape Town, according to a press statement issued on Tuesday by […] Nigeria Demands Probe Into Nigerian’s Death In South African Police Custody is first published on The…

Nigeria Demands Justice Over Alleged Police Killing in South Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Nigeria has demanded an investigation into the death of a Nigerian national who was allegedly tortured by South African police officers during a drug investigation in Cape Town. The incident has renewed diplomatic concerns over the treatment of Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa. Odueze Chimezie Odueze died […]