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NUSA seeks justice as court hearing on Nigerian murdered in South Africa holds Monday

The union said that the case was scheduled for court hearing on February 16.

• February 15, 2026
Isaac Satlat
Isaac Satlat

The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has condemned the killing of another Nigerian in South Africa – 22-year-old Isaac David Satlat, barely a week after Emeka Uzor was brutally murdered in Johannesburg.

In a statement on Sunday, by its President, Attorney Smart Nwobi, NUSA described the incident as a senseless act of violence that cut short the life of a young and promising e-hailing driver.

The union said one of the three suspects allegedly involved in the murder had been apprehended by law enforcement authorities.

It added that the case was scheduled for hearing in court on February 16.

NUSA expressed confidence in South African law enforcement agencies, the judicial system and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to ensure that justice was served.

The union urged authorities to intensify efforts to arrest the remaining suspects and ensure that perpetrators were held accountable in accordance with the law.

It extended condolences to the family, friends and associates of the deceased, noting that no family should experience such a tragic loss.

NUSA also called on community members, both South Africans and foreign nationals, to unite against violence and crime.

The union reaffirmed its commitment to working with relevant authorities to promote safety and peaceful coexistence for all residents, irrespective of nationality.

Recall that on February 9 in Johannesburg, Uzor was shot dead while sitting in his car in the Windsor area of Johannesburg, during what authorities in the country described as an anti-drug operation.

(NAN)

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