A Nigerian man, Mr. Chinedu Eze has been killed in South
Africa by a Somalian, the Nigeria Union in South Africa has confirmed. The
Chairman of the union, Mr Mike Ibitoye,
said that Eze was shot on April 25 during an argument over cell
phone.
"Chinedu Eze is a native of Umuchu, Aguata Local Government
Area of Anambra State. He deals in cell phones. Reports at our disposal said
that on the fateful day, there was an argument between him and Somali man
inside a car.
"The Somalian reportedly shot him three times, and when he
ran out of the car, he shot him six times again, leading to his death,” he
said.
"The incident has been reported to the South African
Police. The Police has commenced investigation, but we are not aware if the
assailant has been arrested," he said.
Also, Mr Adetola Olubajo, Secretary of the Union, said "the
national body of the union has informed the Nigerian mission in South Africa.
"We appeal to Nigerians in the Western Cape Province to
remain peaceful and law abiding. The Mission is on top of the situation. The union equally appeals to the Federal
Government to ensure that the welfare of Nigerians in South Africa are
protected," he said.
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