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S’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians
AfricaKilling of Nigerian nationals
Outrage has trailed the killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, prompting a reaction from Nigeria's National Assembly
Bishop Michael Fakunle was shot dead at his residence in Johannesburg, while James Nwankwo died after a 'gruesome incident' on September 5
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Key Takeaways
- Two Nigerian nationals were killed in South Africa
- The killings occurred on September 4 and 5
- Nigeria's National Assembly has reacted to the killings
- The incidents have sparked outrage among Nigerians
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential diplomatic tension between Nigeria and South Africa
Why It Matters
The killings may strain relations between the two countries
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Timeline of this story
- 11m agoPunch Newspapers: Outrage trails the killing of two Nigerians, Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo, in South Africa, bringing the total number of such deaths th
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