The Nigerian community, under the aegis of Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), has said three Nigerians have been killed for alleged drug trafficking.
Mr Collins Mgbo, President of NUSA disclosed in a statement from Pretoria, adding that two Nigerians were on Friday, February 11, 2022, allegedly killed as South Africans attacked foreign nationals over drugs.
“Following the killing of two Nigerians as South Africans attacked foreign nationals on Friday, we call on the governments of both countries to stop extra-judicial killings in South Africa.
“Two of our members were killed in Vereeniging, near Johannesburg, by members of the community at a Taxi Rank; the people had alleged the foreigners were involved in drug dealings.
“Nigeria Union condemns unequivocally any form of criminal activity by Nigerians in South Africa, but calls on the governments, especially the Consul General of Nigeria to South Africa, to intervene in the matter.
