By By Olaniyi Thevoice Abodedele Nov, 18 2022 | 14:31:03
Between November 14 and 17, three Nigerians were shot and killed in Durban, South Africa, in intra-community violence not being adequately managed- stated Nigerian Consulate in Illovo, Johannesburg, South Africa.
“The Consulate General of Nigeria; is saddened by the latest reports of killings of Nigerians in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN),” the statement said.
“Preliminary accounts indicate that three Nigerians were shot and killed between 14th and 17th November 2022 due to intra-community violence that has not been adequately managed. This is of grave concern to the Mission and well-meaning Nigerians.”
The Consulate General of Nigeria has sympathized with families of victims of the latest killings. They appealed to members of the Nigerian community in Durban, and the country as a whole, to eschew violence and any action that could lead to a degeneration of the current situation.
The Consulate General of Nigeria also appealed to members of the community to be law-abiding. They advise that they refer all disputes to the relevant law enforcement agencies for assistance.