FG demands SA probe into murder of two Nigerians in Johannesburg and Cape Town

On September 12, 2026, the Federal Government demanded immediate investigations into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa. Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle was murdered in his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg, while James Uchechukwu Nwankwo was allegedly killed after gruesome interrogation techniques by South African Police Service officers in Somerset, Cape Town.

The killings add to growing concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting foreigners, particularly Africans, in South Africa. The Nigerian government said the incidents raise serious questions about the safety of nationals living or traveling in the country and the commitment of South African authorities to curb such violence.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on South African authorities to conduct thorough, transparent investigations and bring perpetrators to justice. No official response from South African officials has been reported yet. For Nigerians with ties to Johannesburg or Cape Town, what steps will you take to verify the safety of your contacts and stay informed about any travel advisories or security alerts?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/12/fg-fumes-over-murder-of-two-nigerians-in-south-africa-demands-probe/