The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has called on the South African authorities to identify the suspects behind the recent killings of two Nigerian nationals, Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, in the country.

A statement on Sunday by NUSA national publicity secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, condemned the alleged murders, describing the separate incidents as “senseless and brutal.”

“We demand prompt, transparent and exhaustive investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and face the full wrath of the law,” Mr Olunloyo stated.

The diaspora association stated that it is working with the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and the Consulate General in Johannesburg to monitor the situation.

It added that it has commenced engagement with the police to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted and that justice prevails.

“In light of these tragic killings, we urge all Nigerians in South Africa to remain calm, law-abiding and vigilant. Please exercise extreme caution in your daily activities, know your surroundings, and report any suspicious activities to the local police,” the spokesman said.

On Saturday, Peoples Gazette reported that the consulate, in a statement, condemned the alleged killing of a Nigerian national, Emeka Iroegbu, by security officers attached to the Tshwane Metro Police in Sunnyside, Pretoria, on June 28.

The consul general, Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, recalled that the Tshwane Metro Police had allegedly been responsible for the extrajudicial killing of another Nigerian national, Andrew Ekpenyong, on April 20.

Similarly, in a separate statement, the consulate also condemned the alleged brutal killing of another Nigerian national, Musa Yunana Joe, by yet-to-be-identified suspects on June 28 in Witbank, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.