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Nigeria Union decries killing of Nigerians in SA
The Nigeria Union in South Africa, Saturday condemned the killing of a 34 year old housewife, Mrs Christiana Onyeka, by unknown gunmen on Dec. 3.
Onyeka, a mother of four and native of Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra, was reportedly killed in her husband`s office in Midrand, near Johannesburg.
Speaking on the killing, Mr Ikechukwu Ayene, the President of the union, said in Midrand, South Africa, that it had reported the incident to the South African police and Nigerian mission.
“The unjust killing of Nigerians in South Africa is becoming alarming.
“We are worried that after reporting such killings to the police, we do not get the desired results. Most cases of Nigerian victims of murder are either abandoned or inconclusive,“ he said.
According to Anyene, the situation had become so bad because more women were getting killed.
“Nigerian communities in South Africa are devastated by this gruesome murder. Mrs Onyeka was a hard working housewife, dedicated to the success of her husband`s business and welfare of Nigerians in South Africa,“ he said.
Mrs Uzor Ekesi, the President, Nigerian Women Association, South Africa, also condemned the killing of Onyeka.
“ The killing came to us as a big shock. We are scared and confused because women are now being killed.
“Nigerians, especially women, condemn this act and call for urgent action to stop further killings,“ she said, adding that
Onyeka was an active and dedicated member of the association.
The deceased`s husband, Chief Onyekachi Onyeka, who is the President of Anambra State Associations in South Africa, said he was still in shock and could not speak.
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