Nwankwo killed by Nigerian in South Africa
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he said that the mission was in touch with nigerians and police authorities and encouraged them to properly investigate the murder and prosecute accordingly1 the 42-year-old linus chibuzor-nwankwo who died on friday in south africa has been confirmed was killed by a fellow nigerian1 adama condemned the killing and expressed shock and dismay that a fellow nigerian carried out the act1 chibuzor-nwankwo was shot by nwarienne another nigerian operating a bar in south africa in the early hours of friday in kempton park johannesburg in south africa1 the envoy said nwarienne shot the deceased right at his bar for reasons not very clear adding that the suspect was however immediately arrested by the police who had launched investigation into the case1 the high commissioner and the consul general are very concerned on this development. we condemn this dastardly act and do not expect it from our nationals who are supposed to protect each other1 this is a development that is becoming frightening and may make south african police authorities to blame other future killings on the same trend. we are taking it seriously he said1 the consul general of nigeria in south africa mr. godwin adama has confirmed that chibuzor-nwankwo from enugu state was killed mr. lawrence nwarienne from anambra1 according to him this is to discourage future actions of that kind by any person irrespective of his nationality1 we are monitoring the development and encouraging nigerians to conduct themselves peacefully while we seek for justice1 mission has been in touch with nigerians on the unfortunate development1 missions have already commenced discussions with nigerian stakeholders to discourage this trend he said1 he said that the situation had been calmed down to avoid reprisal attacks from other nigerian close relations and friends1 the case is being monitored by nigerian community in south africa to ensure justice is done to avoid future occurrences. nan1