Nigeria condemns death of citizen in South African police custody
The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Nigerian, Chimezie Odueze, allegedly tortured by officers of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Cape Town.
The consulate said reports that Mr Odueze was tortured by police officers before his death had caused shock and pain to his family, the Nigerian community and Nigeria’s two diplomatic missions in South Africa.
The victim, Chika Simon, died during an encounter with the South African Police Service (SAPS) The Nigerian consulate said he died under questionable circumstances.
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