South Africa: Police Vow To Protect Nigerians After Attack

Nigerians living in South Africa have been assured by police operatives in the country of their safety, following the recent attacks that led to the death of a Nigerian.

The leader of the Nigeria Union South Africa, Collins Mgbo was assured by the police when he met stakeholders at Kimberley district in Northern Cape, South Africa.

Mgbo in a statement released on Sunday disclosed that the meeting was attended by the head of Kimberley Police Cluster, Brig Rikhostso and the wife of the Nigerian killed in the country, Mr Nicholas John.

The deceased wife who was identified as Caroline Chikoma is currently nursing a four-month-old baby.

Mgbo in the meeting called on the police to ensure that justice is served in the incident that led to the death of John.

He further stated, “Secondly, the meeting was able to establish a structure or team, comprising the police, Nigerians, churches and other migrant community organisations.

“The responsibility of this group is to make sure that information is sent across to the police whenever there is a crisis so that the police can handle the matter quickly before it gets out of control.

“The police have promised the Nigerian community that they will make sure their lives and properties are protected.”

He charged Nigerians to stay away from illegal activities and go about their business.

This is coming after NUSA affirmed a report by Naija News that a Nigerian citizen was murdered in South Africa by some thugs.

Recall that Nicholas John was beaten by a gang of South Africans over an alleged stolen laptop.

Doctors confirmed the death of John after battling with his life at the Intensive Care Unit at Kimberly Hospital.