The Nigeria Union in South Africa has confirmed the killing of its member, Chinedu Eze, allegedly by a Somalian in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
The Chairman of the union in the province, Mike Ibitoye, told the News Agency of Nigeria on telephone from Cape Town, South Africa, that Eze, 35, was shot on April 25 during an argument over cell phone.
Ibitoye said 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.
Ibitoye said that the incident happened at Bellview area of Cape Town, a place populated by Somalis.
According to Ibitoye, the incident has been reported to the South African Police and they have commenced investigation.
”We are not aware if the assailant has been arrested,” he added.
Also, Adetola Olubajo, secretary of the union, said the national body of the union has informed the Nigerian mission in South Africa.
”The union equally appeals to the Federal Government to ensure that the welfare of Nigerians in South Africa are protected,” he added.
