Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacksImage source, EPAImage caption, Anti-migrant sentiment has been rising in South AfricaPublished5 July 2026Updated 42 minutes agoByMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Reporting fromLagosNigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in South Africa "at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted" there.A statement from the foreign ministry said Emeka Charles Iroegbu was "reportedly killed" on 28 June by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques", while unidentified assailants had killed shop owner Musa Yunana Joe on the same day.The authorities in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, say they are investigating.Nigeria's foreign ministry said the incidents came amid a rise in anti-migrant sentiment…
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