Johannesburg: 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 murdered in Johannesburg.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, NUSA, in a statement issued on Sunday by its President, Smart Nwobi, described the incident as a senseless act of violence that cut short the life of a young e-hailing driver. The union stated that one of the three suspects allegedly involved in the murder had been apprehended by law enforcement authorities, and the case was scheduled for a court hearing on Monday.
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 all perpetrators were held accountable in accordance with the law.
The union extended condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the deceased, noting that no family should experience such a loss. NUSA also called on community members, both South Africans and foreign nationals, to unite against violence and crime.
NUSA reaffirmed its commitment to working with relevant authorities to promote safety and peaceful coexistence for all residents, irrespective of nationality. It will be recalled that on Feb. 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.