Nigeria condemns fresh killing of its citizens in South Africa

The Nigerian government condemned the killing of three of its citizens in South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026. The victims are Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde, and Christian Hillary Nnaemeka, who died in separate incidents including a fall while escaping police harassment, a nightclub shooting, and an incident involving a South African politician. Nigeria urged South African authorities to conduct thorough investigations and asked its citizens in South Africa to remain calm and vigilant.