Nigeria condemns killing of citizens in South Africa amid rising xenophobic violence

Nigeria condemns killing of citizens in South Africa amid rising xenophobic violence
Nigeria condemns killing of citizens in South Africa amid rising xenophobic violence - South African protesters march in the streets amid amid xenophobic unrest. (Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee/REUTERS via DW)
South African protesters march in the streets amid amid xenophobic unrest. (Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee/REUTERS via DW)

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The Nigerian government accused South African authorities of failing to bring those responsible to justice and said the incidents raised serious concerns about the safety of Nigerians and other foreign nationals living in the country.

Nigeria has strongly condemned the killing of two of its citizens in South Africa, saying the deaths occurred amid a growing pattern of violence and hostility targeting foreign nationals.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Abuja said one victim, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, was allegedly killed by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria on June 28, while another Nigerian, Musa Yunana Joe, popularly known as Big Joe, was shot dead outside his business in Mpumalanga on the same day.
The Nigerian government accused South African authorities of failing to bring those responsible to justice and said the incidents raised serious concerns about the safety of Nigerians and other foreign nationals living in the country.

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Abuja also criticised recent remarks by a South African government spokesperson linking Nigerians to illegal drugs, describing the comments as “derogatory” and warning they could fuel hate speech and violence against the Nigerian community.
Nigeria urged Pretoria to conduct swift investigations, prosecute those responsible and guarantee the safety of all foreign nationals.
It warned that “all options remain on the table” should attacks against Nigerians continue.

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The statement comes amid renewed anti-foreigner protests in parts of South Africa and rising diplomatic tensions over the treatment of African migrants.
Nigeria said it would continue pursuing dialogue while evacuating registered citizens who wish to leave South Africa.
Some anti-migrant groups in South Africa had given undocumented foreigners a deadline of 30 June to leave the country.
Kenya, Ghana, Malawi and Nigeria are among African countries which have repatriated some of their citizens in the country amid intensifying violence.

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