Envoy opens investigation into death of Nigerians in South Africa

The Nigerian consulate in South Africa said it has commenced investigation into the death of two Nigerians in the hands of officials of the South African government.

Apart from 27 years old Ebuka Amanze, a native of Umunze in Anambra State who was shot by two members of the South African Police last Friday, January 19, 2018 at Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal province, the Consulate confirmed that another Nigerian, names withheld, was shot and killed by officials of the South African state on Saturday, January 22, 2018.

A statement by the consulate signed by the Consul general and dated January 22, 2018 disclosed that already, killers of Ebuka, have been arrested and charged before a court in Durban.

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The statement said Nigerian officials from the Consulate and the High Commission in Johannesburg and Pretoria were in Durban to witness the arraignment.

It however said that efforts are on to unmask killers of the second Nigerian whose name the Consulate withheld.

The consulate said the latest victim was killed in Rutsenburg, northwest province of the country.

It urged Nigerians in South Africa to remain calm while investigations continue.

 

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