The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has steongly condemned in strongest terms, the killing of one of its nationals, Emeka Clement Uzor, by a group led by ActionSA Mayoral Candidate Xolani Khumalo.
The incident happened on Sunday during the shoot of Moja Love’s Sizok’thola reality TV show at Windsor East in Randburg in Johannesburg.
According to Consul General Andrew N. Idi the report of the incident has caused the family, the Nigerian Community and Diplomatic Missions in South Africa much shock and pain.
“The unfortunate incident has raised questions over the safety of Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa. It also raises questions about what seems to be a deliberate attempt by some elements to generalise and tag well-meaning, respectable Nigerians in the country as criminals,” said Idi.
Idi further said: “However, we are encouraged after extensive meetings and by the proactive investigations by the South African authorities. We have been assured that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Hence, we look forward to the outcome of their investigations.
“Our position is that no matter what the allegations are, there are processes and
steps to justice. All should be presumed innocent and granted fair hearing in a court of law. No one should take laws into their own hands. We condemn all forms of extrajudicial killings. All lives matter. This includes Nigerians,” said Idi.
Idi further said that they appeal to their nationals to remain calm and law-abiding, as they conduct their activities and go about their daily lives in South Africa.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
