The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has demanded justice over the deaths of three nationals in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026.

The Consul-General, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, said South African authorities must establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and ensure that anyone found responsible faces the law.

The first case involves Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, who died on September 18 after allegedly jumping from a building while attempting to escape alleged police harassment and brutality at Kenlin Court on Douglas Street, Bloemfontein.

Two days later, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde, a Nigerian security guard, was allegedly shot by an unidentified South African at Spanata Bar and Grills Night Club in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, following an argument over a cup belonging to the club.

The Consulate said Olatunde suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to Mamelodi Hospital, where he died on September 21.

It said the alleged shooter later returned to the club and threatened witnesses before leaving the scene.

The third case involves Christian Hillary Nnaemeka, who the Consulate said died on September 21 following an alleged encounter with South African politician and investigative content creator Xolani Khumalo and members of his Sizok’thola team in Primrose, Ekurhuleni.

The Consulate alleged that Nnaemeka was assaulted and tortured during the encounter before attempting to escape. It said he later collapsed from his injuries and exhaustion and was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital.

Okey-Uche also recalled the February 9 death of another Nigerian, Emeka Clement Uzor, who the Consulate said was shot during an encounter with Khumalo’s reality television crew in Windsor East, Randburg.

The Consul-General said no arrests had been made in that case.

“Nigerian and all lives matter,” Okey-Uche said, stressing that allegations must be handled through due process, with suspects presumed innocent and given the opportunity to defend themselves in court.

The Consulate also urged Nigerians to remain calm, law-abiding and security-conscious while it continues to pursue their welfare and fair treatment.

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has demanded justice over the deaths of three nationals in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026.

The Consul-General, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, said South African authorities must establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and ensure that anyone found responsible faces the law.

The first case involves Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, who died on September 18 after allegedly jumping from a building while attempting to escape alleged police harassment and brutality at Kenlin Court on Douglas Street, Bloemfontein.

Two days later, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde, a Nigerian security guard, was allegedly shot by an unidentified South African at Spanata Bar and Grills Night Club in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, following an argument over a cup belonging to the club.

The Consulate said Olatunde suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to Mamelodi Hospital, where he died on September 21.

It said the alleged shooter later returned to the club and threatened witnesses before leaving the scene.

The third case involves Christian Hillary Nnaemeka, who the Consulate said died on September 21 following an alleged encounter with South African politician and investigative content creator Xolani Khumalo and members of his Sizok’thola team in Primrose, Ekurhuleni.

The Consulate alleged that Nnaemeka was assaulted and tortured during the encounter before attempting to escape. It said he later collapsed from his injuries and exhaustion and was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital.

Okey-Uche also recalled the February 9 death of another Nigerian, Emeka Clement Uzor, who the Consulate said was shot during an encounter with Khumalo’s reality television crew in Windsor East, Randburg.

The Consul-General said no arrests had been made in that case.

“Nigerian and all lives matter,” Okey-Uche said, stressing that allegations must be handled through due process, with suspects presumed innocent and given the opportunity to defend themselves in court.

The Consulate also urged Nigerians to remain calm, law-abiding and security-conscious while it continues to pursue their welfare and fair treatment.