Photo: Two Nigerians shot dead in South Africa

Two Nigerian men, 42-year-old Ernest Ughakwesili, and 26-year-old Chimezie Oranusi, both hailed from Anambra state, have been killed by some unknown gunmen in South Africa.

It was gathered that the Nigerians were killed in Western Cape province in South Africa. Ernest was allegedly shot at close range at a night club in Strand, Cape Town on Sunday May 7, 2017.

He was quickly moved to the hospital where he was confirmed dead on arrival.

Chima who was just 26 was killed too by gun shot in a car which belong to his South African friend, at the Delst area of Cape Town. The 26-year-old Nigerian died on the spot while his friend was moved to the intensive care in a hospital due to his critical condition.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union in South Africa who confirmed the occurence and the lost of lives, said both cases have been reported to the South African police and the Nigeria High Commission in South Africa.

Meanwhile friends of the deceased men took to social media to pay tribute. A friend of Ernest, Mrfive Okeke, wrote the below on his

"ERNEST UGHA ,MY LITTLE BROTHER'S BEST MAN-ANOTHER VICTIM OF SOUTH AFRICAN'S XENOPHOBIC KILLING.  

"The only eyes of his mother,Ernest left the shores of Nigeria for a greener pasture in south Africa.His crime was his struggles to survive..  

"Now he is cold dead..shot by the same people we fought for their independence.. Oscar, as he was popularly called was not only an indigene of Nkpor, he was a family,my little brother's best man.what a great lost..I feel deeply pained in my heart.nothing is as bad as being hated in your country and outside your country. May the soul of Oscar rest in peace..I pray his aged mother survives shock".

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Photos of the beautiful lady burnt to death by ex-boyfriend

An embodiment of beauty from South Africa, Karabo Mokoena was beaten black and blue before being burnt to death by her ex-boyfriend.

Upon going through her Instagram page, tributes were rolling out like tears of pain and sorrow. Tge most notable and touching of all was that of her plans to establish an NGO and rendering of help to the less privileged.

The last picture shared by the late beautiful lady is barely two weeks old on Instagram.

May her gently soul rest in perfect Peace. Amen.

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Xenophobia: Nigeria Government condemns repeated attack and killing of a Nigerian in South Africa.

Recall that On Friday, April 7, Tellforceblog reported a xenophobia attack on a Nigerian auto mechanic, Rasak Alao, who resides in South Africa. He eventually lost his life following the attack, which also includes some other Nigerians in the Polokwane in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Also read: Xenophobia Attack Again: Two Nigerians killed by South African mob

It was reported that some South Africans allegedlly believe he was into drug trafficking, thus attacked him and other five Nigerians.

He lost his life and his car burnt in the process.

Federal government of Nigeria has released a statement, condemning the act and the repeated attacks on immigrants especially its citizens, Nigerians, living in the country.

Also read: Xenophobia Attack Again: Two Nigerians killed by South African mob

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Xenophobia Attack Again: Two Nigerians killed by South African mob

Two Nigerians have been reportedly murdered on Thursday, April 6, 2017, during a mob attack on immigrants in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa.

While Nigerian high commissioner to South Africa, Mr. Martins Cobham, affirmed the death of a Nigerian who was a mechanic known as Razak Ajao, one Ralph Nwachukwu, also a Nigerian residing in South Africa, claimed another Nigerian was also killed that same yesterday.

Cobham said: “I can confirm that a Nigerian, Razak Ajao, an auto mechanic was killed and four others injured.

“The Nigerian mission has formally registered a protest to the South African ministry of foreign affairs on this sad incident.

“The ministry said they would get back to the mission and that is the situation we are now.

“Meanwhile, the mission is meeting with officials of Nigeria Union on the incident to decide on the next line of action.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed.”

He also said that the commission had also reported the bouts to the South African police.

According to Ralph Nwachukwu, a Nigerian based in the country, could not provide the identity of the other victim, but said the attack began when Nigerians residing in that area were holding a meeting.

Nwachukwu said: “They held a meeting on Tuesday and today (Thursday) was supposed to be a follow up.

“It was at the peak of the meeting that the South African taxi drivers swooped on them and began to attack them with dangerous weapons that led to the death of two while many others were seriously injured.”

Nwachukwu said Nigerians, in process of registering their grievance, attempted to report the issue to the police station but were driven out by the commander at the station instead of listening to them.

Nwachukwu claimed that the station’s commander threatened to shoot them if they refuse to leave the station. 

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Nigerian Government reacts to reports of FRESH attacks on Nigerians in South African

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acted in response to reports of renewed attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa.

In a statement released by the spokesperson of the Ministry, Mr. Clement Aduku, last night, March 22, 2017, the office said the reports of new attacks demands great concern as it’s just few weeks ago that an attack which caused severe damage to Nigerians and their businesses was launched.

The statement said that an argument between two Nigerians and some South Africans led to a fight at a motor park in Polokwane at the Limpopo province on March 14, 2017.

The Nigerians were injured and moved to a hospital. Though one has been discharged but the second person is still receiving medical attention. The businesses of the two Nigerians were however destroyed.

The statement further said, though, this act cannot be classified as a xenophobic attack.

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Niger Delta militants threatens xenophobia reprisal attack on MTN, DSTV and others

The xenophobic attacks seems to be reaching another level as a group of Niger Delta militants threatens to start blowing up some major South African investments within Nigeria which includes MTN, Multichoice (DSTV), Shoprite and about 16 other companies if the Federal Government refuses to shut them down within one month.

The coalition which consist of three groups released statement yesterday. The statement reads:

“Arising from the joint meeting of the Niger Delta Watchdogs, Niger Delta Volunteers and Niger Delta Strike Force held today (Wednesday) in Port Harcourt, we condemn the recent attack on Nigerians in South Africa.

“We want to state that the recent attack (on Nigerians in South Africa) will mark the end of this nonsense because we will not fold our arms and allow this to continue.

“We, therefore, call on the Nigerian Government to immediately close down all the businesses owned by South Africans in Nigeria.

“Failure to close down these companies within one month, we shall mobilise in full force and commence massive attack on the above mentioned South African-owned investments in Nigeria.

“We shall also make sure that all MTN masts and offices are brought down to naught.

“We shall strike any property and persons from South Africa within our reach; we will bring down Multichoice (DSTV), Shoprite and others.

“We will not fold our arms and watch you (South Africans) slaughter our people like chickens for no just cause.

“We are fully prepared; our professional fighters are already strategizing, South Africans must be crushed in Nigeria; our people must be free from these wicked agents.”

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Obasanjo condemns South Africa government over xenophobic attack

A former president of Nigeria, General Olusegun Obasanjo, has condemned the government of South Africa for the violent anti-immigrant protest and acts of terrorization against Nigerians living in its country.

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

Obasanjo, speaking on Wednesday, in Abeokuta, condemned the xenophobic attack, while receiving the leadership of the Nigeria Institute of Policy and Strategic Study, Kuru, Jos, who paid him a visit.

He accused the South African government of `laxity and insincerity’ on the issue, saying the leadership of the country has betrayed the whole continent.

He stated: “I will apportion more blame to the leadership of the South African government.

“While the immaturity of the youths can be excused, the leaders ought to realise the importance of unity and brotherliness in Africa.

“While I blame the youths of the country for the attacks, I will blame the leaders of any country more that allows xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans for whatever reason.

He also emphasized the need for African leaders to promote good governance for the progress of the continent.

 “African leaders should also step up measures at developing their countries and improve the living standards of their citizens.

“This will discourage our youths who because of under development and poor living standard seek greener pastures outside their countries.

“I feel disheartened learning that many of our youths perish while crossing the Sahara desert or the Mediterranean Sea,” he said.

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