Nigerians In South Africa Demand Justice For Bishop Found Dead In Apartment
NICASA said two suspects shot Bishop Taiwo Fakunle more than seven times and urged police to identify the killers and bring them to court.
- On Friday, September 4, 2026, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle was shot dead at his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg. The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa, NICASA, confirmed the death of the 58-year-old cleric.
- According to NICASA, two suspects allegedly gained access to Fakunle's residence and opened fire, reportedly discharging more than seven bullets. The association condemned the killing as "a horrific and senseless act of violence."
- A murder case has been opened at the Jeppe Police Station, and NICASA has notified the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg. The association demanded the South African Police Service conduct a thorough, urgent investigation.
- Demanding accountability, NICASA urged South African authorities not to allow this case to go cold, fearing it could become another forgotten file. The association emphasized that Fakunle deserves justice.
- Expressing concern over the continued loss of Nigerian lives through violent crime in South Africa, NICASA urged Nigerians to remain calm. The organization stressed that justice must be pursued through legitimate, lawful channels.
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A Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, has been shot dead in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Nigerian Citizens Association, South Africa, NICASA, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, The National President of the NICASA, Rev Frank Onyekwelu, stated that the deceased, who hailed from Ekiti State, was killed at his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg. Onyekwelu […] Nigerian bishop shot dead in South Africa
58-year-old Nigerian bishop allegedly killed in South Africa
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has alleged the killing of a 58-year-old Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fakunle, an indigene of Iye, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was allegedly killed on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg. National President […]
58-Year-Old Nigerian Cleric Fatally Shot in South Africa
A 58-year-old Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, has been murdered in Johannesburg, South Africa, according to the Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA). Fakunle, who hails from Iye in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was allegedly killed on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg. National President of NICASA, […]
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