“My Family Is Torn Apart and We Are Receiving Treat Messages” – Mary Eborson

By Olaniyi Thevoice Apr, 25 2024 | 13:10:09

"My family is torn apart, and we are receiving threatening messages," said Mary Eborson in a telephone call to the Chairman of the Nigeria Union on Monday, 22 April 2024. Mary, the elder sister of Christopher Eborson, expressed that the family is reaching out to the Nigeria Union (NUSA) Gauteng for assistance. She mentioned the incident on March 18, 2023, where Mr. Alexander Chukwuwbuni, also known as Boye, a member of the Neo-Black Movement of Africa (NBM), was brutally murdered in Sandton, involving two of her brothers who are currently on the run.

Mary shared, "Our family has been in turmoil since last year's events. Recently, one of my cousins was shot in CAG The Cube, Rivonia, on Monday, 6 November 2023, by an unknown assailant. Thank God he survived it. Additionally, my brother's wife, Phumla Eborson, has been receiving threatening messages and calls from unknown numbers, warning her that she will be the next target if she doesn't produce her husband."

Expressing fear for Phumla and the children's safety, Mary pleaded for assistance from the Union, saying, "We are all terrified and don't know where to turn. Please help us." She also shared a threatening message with the Union Chairman, which included personal details and menacing statements.

One of the messages she shared with the Union chairman reads “You’re busy with cultist activities. You and your family will never be happy. We will find you and your family. SA is too small. You foreigners think you can do whatever you want in this country. We know where your kids go to school, we know the car you drive, we know your car number plate. Count your days. You think you are safe. We will not rest until we find you and your family. We don’t make empty threats, you can never run forever”

Innocent family members should not be victims of issues in which they are not involved. We urge our citizens to be law-abiding, respect the laws and culture of South Africa, and be good representatives of Nigeria in the diaspora. The Union has advised the family to file an official complaint with the South African Police Services (SAPS) and is urging those involved in the intimidation and threats to cease their actions. Let's work together to promote peace and understanding between our communities.