FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands probe

Author: Nana IsmailPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

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FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands probe

The Nigerian federal government condemned the killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, calling for thorough and transparent investigations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle was killed in Johannesburg on September 4, 2026, while James Uchechukwu Nwankwo died in Cape Town on September 5, after what were described as 'gruesome interrogation techniques'. The government expressed serious concerns about the safety of foreigners in South Africa, particularly amid xenophobic attacks.

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