Two Nigerians shot dead in South Africa amid rising xenophobia

Although facts of the incident were still vague at the time of submitting this article, it was learned that one of the deceased, identified simply as Dashu, was shot dead on Saturday, January 28 at Midrand Hyper in Johannesburg.

Dashu is claimed to be a well-known dealer in Johannesburg’s Boulders Mall neighborhood, and he was previously married to a Congolese woman.

The other victim was shot many times in a Johannesburg neighborhood the same day after the suspects allegedly called him by name to confirm his identity before shooting him.NYSC portal

He had two children with her before being brutally murdered.

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Recent reports of xenophobic violence and discrimination have continued to escalate in the country as migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers remain at risk of attacks and hate speech.JAMB Result

Under the auspices of an anti-migrant group named “Operation Dudula” whose slogan is “Put South African First”, citizens of the country have united to force out immigrants who they claim, without evidence, are taking jobs, driving up crime and putting a strain on public services. South Africans turn their ire on immigrants from other African countries often resulting in violence.

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