ConflictSouth Africa·Unpinned13 Oct 2026
Nigeria condemns death of citizen in South African police custody
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The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg formally requested a thorough investigation into the death of Nigerian citizen Chimezie Odueze, who died on 9 October after being arrested by South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in Cape Town on suspicion of drug possession. The consulate reported that no drugs were found at the victim's residence and…
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