Nigerian National Shot Dead In South Africa

The deceased, Nwankwo Gabriel Ugochukwu

A Nigerian man, Nwankwo Gabriel Ugochukwu, has been shot dead in Durban, South Africa.

The Consul General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, Andrew Idi, paid a condolence visit to the wife of the late Nwankwo Gabriel Ugochukwu.

Nwankwo, a father of four, was killed on 13th October 2022 at East and West Axis Point, South Beach, Durban.

The Consul and the deceased's wife on October 19th

Recall that the Nigerian Consulate had earlier noted with great concern reports of violent killings of Nigerian nationals in KwaZulu-Natal province, Durban.

In a public notice dated 17 October, 2022, the Nigerian envoy expressed sadness over the “condemnable” murders which happened in the last three weeks.

Meanwhile, wife of the deceased, Stephany Nwankwo has been mourning her husband on Facebook since his murder.

"In my heart you made heaven. Rest on my saint." she wrote on Friday, October 21, 2022.

"Chaii" she added.