The Federal Government has formally called on South Africa to protect the lives and property of Nigerians and other foreign nationals following the killing of two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew. Consul-General Ninikanwa Okey-Uche confirmed that Emmanuel died from injuries after being beaten by South African military personnel on April 20, while Andrew was apprehended by Tshwane Metro Police on April 19, with his body later found at a mortuary. The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has appealed to President Tinubu for urgent diplomatic action.
Key Points
- Two Nigerian families lose loved ones to alleged state security brutality abroad.
- Nigerians in South Africa face growing hostility, harassment, and police profiling.
- The Federal Government faces pressure to protect citizens under constitutional obligation.
- South African President Ramaphosa urges foreigners to respect local laws amid rising tensions.
- An Ethiopian national was also shot dead in Johannesburg, signalling wider xenophobic violence.
Watch whether South African authorities arrest and prosecute the security personnel involved and if Nigeria escalates diplomatic action or considers citizen evacuation measures.
Sources: Daily Post
