Two Nigerians killed amid rising xenophobia in South Africa
The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has confirmed the deaths of two Nigerian nationals, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, as tensions linked to xenophobia intensify in South Africa.
According to a statement issued on Monday by Consul-General Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, Emmanuel reportedly died from injuries he sustained after an alleged assault by members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on April 20.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in the country, with authorities expected to look into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
