Outrage in South Africa as suspected assassins shoot Nigerian dead

The Nigerian community in South Africa has been thrown into mourning following the killing of Emeka Uzor, a Nigerian national, on Sunday.

The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) disclosed the incident in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Monday.

The statement was jointly signed by Smart Nwobi, president of NUSA, and Akindele Olunloyo, the union’s national publicity secretary.

NUSA said Uzor was fatally shot at about 3:00 pm at a Caltex garage in Windsor East, Randburg, Johannesburg.

The union said the deceased was attacked while seated in his vehicle.

NUSA said Uzor, who hailed from Nkerefi in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu state, was killed in what it described as a suspected assassination.

The union said the incident reflects a disturbing pattern of violence against Nigerian nationals living in South Africa.

NUSA called on the South African government, particularly the minister of police and the national commissioner of the South African Police Service, to conduct a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation.

The union urged authorities to ensure that anyone found culpable is prosecuted in accordance with the law.

“NUSA equally calls on the Nigerian government through the offices of our consul-general and the high commissioner to actively engage diplomatically with their South African counterparts,” the statement said.

The union also urged the Nigerian mission to work closely with NUSA to address the recurring violence through diplomatic and legal means.

NUSA said it remains confident in South Africa’s justice system and expressed hope that those responsible would be identified and brought to justice.

The union said justice would help the victim’s family find closure.

NUSA urged Nigerians living in South Africa to remain calm and law-abiding during the period of mourning.

The union said it is working with relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served.

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