Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa
Nigeria said the killings are part of a wider anti-migrant surge that has driven about 25,000 people from other African countries to leave, officials said.
- The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg announced on Saturday that two Nigerian nationals were killed in South Africa on June 28, prompting Nigeria to demand an immediate and thorough investigation into the murders.
- Anti-Immigrant sentiment intensified in April as protesters blamed foreign workers for unemployment and crime, chanting 'Abahambe!' in cities across South Africa. Rising xenophobic violence has targeted African migrants throughout the country.
- Victims Emeka Iroegbu and Musa Joe died under different circumstances on June 28. The consulate reported Joe was killed by 'suspected criminals' in Witbank, Mpumalanga, while security operatives allegedly murdered Iroegbu in Sunnyside, Pretoria.
- These deaths bring the total number of Nigerians murdered in South Africa this year to four, mirroring earlier killings of Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew. The Nigerian Ministry demanded the ultimate prosecution of perpetrators.
- Several African countries have repatriated citizens amid the unrest, which echoes the 2008 xenophobic attacks where more than 60 people were killed. Officials warn against attempts to wrongfully tag respectable Nigerians as criminals.
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Nigeria condemns deaths of 2 nationals in South Africa protests
Nigeria claimed one of the victims was killed by police following anti-migrant marches that have fueled xenophobia. Source link : https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-condemns-deaths-of-2-nationals-in-south-africa-protests/a-77838899?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Author : Publish date : 2026-07-05 14:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice
The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling for urgent investigations and the prosecution of those responsible. The condemnation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, one of the victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, […] FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, dema…
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