NIDCOM Urges FG To Investigate Killings Of Nigerians In South Africa

By Akinwale Kasali

The indiscriminate killings of Nigerians in South Africa has led to the call by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, to the Federal Government and the South African Government to investigate to sad incidents.

NIDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, lamented the killing of a Nigerian, Nwankwo Gabriel,  who was killed on October 13, 2022, at East and West Axis Point, South Beach, Durban by unknown assailants.

The Consul-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, Andrew Idi, and his team had earlier paid a condolences visit to Nwankwo’s wife.

NIDCOM called on the Nigerian and South African Governments to wade Into the issue, and bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to justice.

Balogun said the Commission does not have the jurisdiction to investigate such issues but will allow the South African Government to take up the matter.

He said: “The Embassy is to take care of Nigerians; we are to link up and coordinate with them. The Ambassador himself has gone to visit and what he can do is to ensure they investigate. He cannot initiate an investigation. It’s not his country.

“Investigation will resume but we are not the ones to do the investigation. We will only urge the South African authorities to do the necessary investigation and unravel the issue.

“If you go online you will see all our previous efforts and we are not relenting on it.”

The deceased is survived by four children and was married to a South-African, Stephany.