The Nigerian Government has called for thorough investigations into the deaths of three Nigerian nationals who were killed in separate incidents in South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026. The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg raised concerns over the deaths and called on South African authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding each incident. The three Nigerians were identified by Nigerian authorities as Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde and Christian Hillary Nnaemeka. According to information released by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Igwemmadu died in Bloemfontein on September 18 following an incident in which he allegedly jumped from a building while attempting to escape police harassment and brutality. Olatunde was reportedly killed by an unidentified South African at a nightclub in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, on September 20. Nnaemeka died on September 21 following an incident involving South African politician and investigative content creator Xolani Khumalo and members of his team in Primrose, Ekurhuleni. The Nigerian Government said it was concerned about the deaths, particularly amid wider reports of violence and hostility affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals in parts of South Africa. Nigeria has called for transparent and expedited investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The latest incidents have also added to existing diplomatic concerns between Nigeria and South Africa over the safety of Nigerians living and working in the country. ccording to Nigerian authorities, the three latest deaths bring the number of Nigerians killed in South Africa in 2026 to 12 and the reported total since 2022 to 112. South Africa has a large population of foreign nationals, including Nigerians, and has experienced periodic outbreaks of anti-migrant violence. The recent incidents have therefore renewed attention on the safety of Nigerian nationals and the responsibility of authorities to investigate violent deaths and protect residents and migrants. Nigerian officials have said they will continue engaging South African authorities over the cases and seek accountability where wrongdoing is established.
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