A Nigerian group in South Africa is pushing for accountability after a man from their community was fatally shot during a raid aimed at cracking down on drugs. The incident happened in Johannesburg and was caught on camera for a TV show, sparking widespread concern.
The shooting took place on a Sunday afternoon in the Windsor East area of Randburg. The victim, a Nigerian national named Emeka Clement Uzor, was sitting in his car at a garage when he was shot multiple times. Community leaders described the event as shocking and urged authorities to investigate fully.
Local police have confirmed they’re looking into the matter, with a murder case now open. Officers are examining what led to the shooting and who was involved. The operation was part of efforts to film an anti-drug segment for a program called Sizok’Thola. After the incident, more police were sent to the area when locals started gathering.
The Nigerian group expressed deep worry, saying this kind of violence seems to target people from their country too often. They want a fair probe by law enforcement and for anyone responsible to face consequences. They also called on both South African and Nigerian officials to talk about it diplomatically, stressing that such events hurt trust in the justice system. For now, they’re asking their community to stay calm while the investigation unfolds.
A political figure linked to the anti-drug campaign was there during the raid. His party has stood by the efforts to fight drugs but noted that police are handling the review. City safety officials clarified that their metro police weren’t part of the initial operation, they only showed up later to manage the crowd.
This case highlights ongoing tensions around crime-fighting tactics and community safety in the region.