Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has issued a stern warning against the killing of Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement, he urged the South African government to bring perpetrators of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians to justice. This warning comes after a spate of violent incidents against Nigerians in South Africa. Fani-Kayode's statement highlights the need for the South African authorities to take decisive action to protect Nigerian citizens.
According to Fani-Kayode, three Nigerian citizens were killed in separate incidents in South Africa in September alone. The killings took place on September 18, 20, and 21, respectively. This brings the total number of Nigerians murdered in South Africa this year to 12. Since 2022, a total of 112 Nigerians have been murdered in South Africa, with 32 of the victims being killed by members of the South African security forces.
Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, condemned the killings and prayed for the souls of the victims to rest in peace. He expressed concern that not one person has been brought to justice or convicted for any of these crimes. The Nigerian High Commissioner appealed to the South African authorities to take immediate action to bring those responsible for the killings to justice and to protect Nigerian citizens.
The Nigerian Consul in Johannesburg brought the recent killings to Fani-Kayode's attention. The Consul's report highlights the growing concern about the safety and security of Nigerian citizens in South Africa. Fani-Kayode's statement is a call to action for the South African government to take concrete steps to address the issue of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians.
The issue of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa has been a recurring problem. In response to the attacks, the Nigerian Consulate has demanded justice over the alleged attacks and deaths of Nigerians in South Africa. The Consulate's demand for justice is in line with Fani-Kayode's call for the South African authorities to take action.
Fani-Kayode's statement has sparked a renewed call for action from the South African government. The South African government has been urged to take concrete steps to address the issue of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. The government has been accused of not doing enough to protect Nigerian citizens, and Fani-Kayode's statement is a reminder of the need for urgent action.
The killings of Nigerians in South Africa have sparked widespread condemnation. The Nigerian government has expressed concern about the safety and security of its citizens in South Africa. Fani-Kayode's statement is a call to action for the South African government to take immediate action to address the issue of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians.
Key points
- Three Nigerian citizens were killed in separate incidents in South Africa in September alone.
- A total of 112 Nigerians have been murdered in South Africa since 2022.
- Fani-Kayode urges South African authorities to bring perpetrators of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians to justice.
