Nigeria has placed South Africa on notice over the disputed deaths of four of its citizens in police custody. The Nigerian Foreign Ministry issued the warning in a statement on 5 July.
The ministry linked two deaths on 28 June to alleged actions by Tshwane Metro Police officers. It also cited earlier incidents in April involving security forces.
Spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said the pattern showed complicity by security operatives. He called for urgent investigations into the killings and other pending cases.
South African Police Service officials rejected connections to anti-immigrant protests. They described the cases as drug-related arrests that led to inquests and independent investigations.
South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation emphasised bilateral ties with Nigeria. It asked for evidence through official channels to support the claims.
