Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned against the killing of Nigerians in the country.
In a statement posted on his X handle, Fani-Kayode urged the South African government to bring the perpetrators of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians to justice.
This comes after three Nigerian citizens were killed in the country in September alone.
The former Minister of Aviation condemned the killings and prayed for the souls of the victims to rest in peace.
“It has been brought to my attention by the Nigerian Consul in Johannesburg that three more Nigerians have been murdered in three separate incidents in South Africa in the space of four days this month alone.
“These killings took place on the 18th, 20th and 21st of September, respectively.
“This brings the total number of Nigerians murdered in South Africa this year alone to 12, while 112 have been murdered since 2022, with 32 of the victims being killed by members of the South African security forces.
“Not one person has been brought to justice or convicted for any of these crimes. I condemn these killings and once again appeal to the South African authorities to bring those responsible for them to justice and to protect our people,” he wrote.
Stop attacks on Nigerians now – Fani-Kayode warns South Africa