Nigeria
has protested to South Africa about a “merciless attack” by police on one of
its nationals in Cape Town, its foreign ministry has said.
An amateur video on social media sites purportedly shows the man being stripped, assaulted and handcuffed by policemen and security guards.
Nigeria
had sent a “strongly worded” note to Pretoria, demanding justice for the man,
the ministry said.
Two South
African police officers have been arrested. It was reported that Rights groups
have often accused South African police officers of brutality, incompetence and
corruption.
“The
Nigerian High Commission will continue to monitor the case with keen interest
until justice is achieved,” the ministry said in a statement.
South
Africa’s police watchdog, the Independent Police Directorate, has said the
officers would be charged with assault.
About
17,000 registered Nigerians live in South Africa, but correspondents say there
are many more illegal immigrants.
Last
year, Mozambican national Mido Macia died after being dragged behind a moving
police patrol van in a town east of Johannesburg. Nine officers are standing
trial for his killing.
1 comment:
this is too much...! Exchange is no robbery....! Bafana.
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