South Africa killing of Nigerians: Nigeria govment warn South Africa ova murder of Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle
The Nigerian government has formally condemned the recent killings of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, including a bishop. Officials are demanding a transparent investigation into the deaths, which occurred amid rising tensions and xenophobic sentiment in the region.
Why it matters
The incident threatens diplomatic relations between Nigeria and South Africa and highlights the ongoing safety risks for foreign nationals in the region.
Nigeria govment say dem no happy at all wit di recent killing of Nigerians wey dey stay for South Africa.
According to di Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dem tok say na wit shock wey dem receive di news of two Nigerians wey be Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle and Mr James Uchechukwu.
For statement wey di tok-tok pesin of di ministry Oluwafemi Adeniyi sign on 11 September, 2026 Nigeria govment condemn di killings especially as e dey happun wen foreigners, especially Africans, still dey struggle wit di devastating impacts of Xenophobic and Aphrophobic attacks for South Africa.
"Dem murder Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, for im house for Kensington, Johannesburg, on Friday, 04 September 2026; and dem kill Mr. James Uchechukwu Nwankwo, from gruesome interrogation techniques by di Officers of di South African Police Service (SAPS) for Sommerset, Cape Town, on 05 September, 2026."
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