Three extra Nigerians have been killed in individual incidents in South Africa.
The deaths occurred during four days, according to Nigeria’s ambassador recognize to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode.
Fani-Kayode, in a assert on Monday, said the newest killings occurred on September 18, 20 and 21, 2026, bringing the quantity of Nigerians allegedly killed in South Africa this year to 12.
He said the figures was brought to his attention by the Nigerian Consul-General in Johannesburg, adding that details of the three incidents were contained in a official allege issued by the Nigerian Consulate.
According to him, 112 Nigerians have now been killed in South Africa because 2022, including 32 allegedly killed by members of the South African security forces.
Fani-Kayode too alleged that none of those responsible for the killings had been brought to justice or convicted.
He condemned the up-to-date deaths and appealed to the South African authorities to research the incidents, bring those responsible to justice and take steps to watch Nigerians living in the country.
He expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, praying for the repose of their souls.
Meanwhile, the Consulate Universal of Nigeria in Johannesburg has formally condemned the deaths of the three Nigerians, saying the incidents occurred in distinct parts of South Africa amid September 18 and 21.
In its state signed by the Consul-Usual, Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, the mission identified the victims as Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde and Christian Hillary Nnaemeka.
The Consulate said Igwemmadu allegedly jumped to his death on September 18 whilst attempting to escape police harassment and brutality at Kenlin Court on Douglas Street, Central Organization District, Bloemfontein.
It said Olatunde, a security defend, was shot at Spanata Bar and Grills Night Club in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, on September 20.
According to the Consulate, Olatunde had attempted to prevent a South African buyer from leaving the club together with a cup belonging to the establishment when an altercation reportedly followed.
The assert said the patron pulled out a firearm and shot Olatunde in the reduced portion of his body, causing serious injury and heavy blood loss.
The alleged shooter reportedly fled the scene but later returned and threatened witnesses later than realising that his identity was recognized.
Olatunde was rushed to Mamelodi Hospital but later died from his injuries and was confirmed dead by doctors on September 21.
The Consulate said the third victim, Nnaemeka, died following an gather using the Sizok’thola group led by South African politician and investigative replica creator, Xolani Khumalo, in Primrose, Ekurhuleni, on September 21.
It alleged that Nnaemeka was assaulted and tortured during an operation conducted by members of the unit.
The mission said the crew allegedly arrested and beat Nnaemeka despite not finding anything incriminating on him.
According to the state, Nnaemeka subsequently attempted to escape by jumping over a fence but collapsed from injuries and exhaustion.
He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, the Consulate said.
The mission additionally recalled the February 9, 2026, death of another Nigerian, Emeka Clement Uzor, who it said was shot dead by the same Xolani Khumalo reality television crew in Windsor East, Randburg.
It said no arrests had been made over Uzor’s death and noted that Khumalo was at the moment running for election as mayor of Ekurhuleni.
The Consulate said the current incidents were “deeply troubling” and raised questions concerning the safety of Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa.
It called on the linked South African authorities to conduct specific investigations into the deaths and prosecute anyone found responsible.
The mission stressed that allegations should be handled through founded legal processes, adding that suspects should be presumed innocent before proven guilty.
It continued urged Nigerians in South Africa to persist calm, law-abiding and security-mindful amid the continuing xenophobic and “Afrophobic” attacks, threats, universal insecurity and ill-treatment of vulnerable black African foreigners, particularly Nigerians.
The Consulate expanded condolences to the families of the three deceased Nigerians and said it remained committed to its mandate of protecting the welfare and ensuring the impartial treatment of Nigerian nationals in South Africa.
The newest development comes barely two weeks following Fani-Kayode raised consideration over the deaths of two other Nigerians in South Africa.
On September 11, he condemned the killing of Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle, who was shot at his home in Johannesburg on September 4, and the death of James Uchechukwu Nwankwo, who reportedly died on September 5 following an come across using South African police.
Fani-Kayode said the two deaths brought the quantity of Nigerians allegedly killed in South Africa in 2026 to eight at the time, including four he said were killed by South African police officers.
He moreover warned that Nigeria’s “patience is wearing thin” over the continued killings and called on the South African government to safeguard Nigerians and bring perpetrators to justice.
The most recent alarm adds to longstanding concerns over the safety of Nigerians living and doing enterprise in South Africa.
Nigerian nationals have been victims of killings, xenophobic attacks and other forms of violence over the years.
Tensions in the middle of Nigerians and some South Africans have periodically escalated over issues of immigration, employment, crime and allegations of involvement in illicit activities.
Nigerian diplomatic authorities have repeatedly called for the protection of Nigerians and prosecution of perpetrators.
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