The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents across South Africa.

The Consul-General, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, disclosed this in a statement issued  saying the incidents had raised fresh concerns over the safety of Nigerians and other foreigners in the country.

The three victims were identified as Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadú, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde and Christian Hillary Nnaemeka.

According to the statement, Igwemmadú allegedly jumped to his death on September while attempting to escape police harassment and brutality at Kenlin Court on Douglas Street, Central Business District, Bloemfontein.

Olatunde was shot two days later  at Spanata Bar and Grills Night Club in Mamelodi East, Pretoria.

The statement said Olatunde, who worked as a security guard at the club, attempted to stop a South African customer from leaving the premises with a cup belonging to the club.

The Consulate said the shooter fled after the incident but later returned to the club after realising that his identity was known by several witnesses.

The statement said Olatunde was rushed to Mamelodi Hospital, where he eventually died from the gunshot injury and was confirmed dead by doctors in the morning.

The third victim, Nnaemeka, was allegedly tortured and killed on  by South African politician and investigative content creator, Xolani Khumalo, and members of his content creation team in Primrose, Ekurhuleni.

The Consulate said the incident occurred during an operation conducted by members of the Sizok’thola team led by Khumalo.

According to the statement, the encounter allegedly led to assault, torture and death.

It further alleged that the team arrested, beat and tortured Nnaemeka despite not finding anything incriminating on him.

The statement read, “According to the account, despite not finding anything incriminating on the deceased, the crew arrested, beat and tortured him before he eventually attempted to escape from the team by jumping over a fence.”

It said Nnaemeka subsequently collapsed from injuries and exhaustion and was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The Consulate also recalled the death of another Nigerian, Emeka Clement Uzor, who it said was shot dead by Khumalo’s reality television crew in Windsor East, Randburg, on February 9, 2026.

The Consulate said the latest deaths were “deeply troubling” and raised questions about the safety of Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa.

The Consulate called on South African authorities to investigate the deaths and prosecute those responsible.

The Consulate also stressed that allegations of wrongdoing should not be used to justify extrajudicial action.

The Consulate further appealed to Nigerians in South Africa to remain calm and security-conscious.

The development was also shared by Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, who said the latest deaths had brought the number of Nigerians killed in South Africa in 2026 to 12.

Fani-Kayode said, “It has been brought to my attention by the Nigerian Consul in Johannesburg that 3 more Nigerians have been murdered in three separate incidents in South Africa in the space of 4 days this month alone.

Fani-Kayode further claimed that none of those responsible had been brought to justice or convicted.

The High Commissioner condemned the killings and appealed to the South African authorities to protect Nigerians and prosecute those responsible.

The Consulate-General extended its condolences to the families of the three deceased Nigerians, saying it remained committed to protecting the welfare and fair treatment of Nigerians in South Africa.