The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg condemned the deaths of three Nigerian nationals in South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026. The Consulate stated that the killings raise concerns about the safety of Nigerians and other foreigners and suggest a pattern of targeting Nigerians. On September 18, Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemadu died after allegedly jumping to escape police harassment in Bloemfontein. On September 20, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde was shot dead by an unidentified South African at a nightclub in Pretoria, where he worked as a security guard.
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