Bishop killed in South Africa, consulate demands justice

Xenophobia: Two more Nigerians killed in South Africa, toll rises to seven

Investigations into these cases are still pending, and no arrests have been made in the past months.

Bishop killed in South Africa, consulate demands justice

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of a Nigerian national, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, in Johannesburg, South Africa, urging authorities in the country to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The Consulate expressed its position in a press statement dated September 11, 2026, signed by the Consul General, Ambassador (Mrs) Niniknawa Okey-Uche. According t…

FG Kicks Over Fresh Killing Of Two Nigerians In South Africa - NewsTmes.com.ng

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerians in South Africa and demanded immediate investigations into the deaths amid renewed concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against foreigners in the country. NaijaOnPoint reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, on Friday, identified the deceased …

Xenophobia: FG demands probe into killing of two Nigerians in South Africa

The Federal Government has demanded an investigation into the recent killing of two Nigerians in South Africa amid renewed concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against foreigners in the country.

FG Demands Justice Over Killings Of Two Nigerians in South Africa

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerians in South Africa and demanded thorough, transparent and expeditious investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Nigerian Bishop Fakunle shot dead in South Africa, FG demands probe

According to the statement, Fakunle was killed on September 4, 2026, at his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg, by assailants who had yet to be identified.