Nigerian Beaten To Death In South Africa

Ikejiaku Chinedu, was beaten to death by guards of a private security firm situated on the outskirts of Polokwane, Limpopo Province of South Africa at about 8pm on Tuesday July 25th.

The Nigerian Union in South Africa has confirmed the death of thirty-five year old Nigerian businessman.

Chinedu who is married with three children and hails from Ogwa, Mbaitolu Local Government Area of Imo state, was chased by the guards and seriously beaten until he died. Autopsy carried out showed he had many bruises on him.

The South African police say a thorough investigation will be carried out. The deceased is the 15th Nigerian to be killed in South Africa this year.