By Fortune Abang
The Zimbabwean community in South Africa has condemned the brutal killing of a Nigerian, Mr Emeka Uzor, in Windsor, Randburg, Johannesburg.
The community, known as the Union of Zimbabweans in South Africa (UZISA), condemned the killing in a joint statement with the Nigerian Union of South Africa (NUSA) on Wednesday.
Similarly, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a South African Communist and black nationalist political party, condemned the fatal shooting of Uzor during an anti-drug operation.
The killing has sparked political controversy in the country with the EFF describing the episode as “extra-judicial killing”.
In its statement, UZISA expressed deep concern over the fatal shooting of Uzor, an indigene of Enugu State, while in his vehicle on Feb. 8, 2026.
“We strongly condemn this violent act. We understand that certain politically inclined individuals may want to butcher foreigners for political mileage, but we remind all mankind that human life is sacrosanct.
“Nigerian blood and Zimbabwean blood are red; so is South African blood. We loathe, with all depravity, the attempts to justify this gruesome act through media statements in a manner that perpetuates xenophobia.
“We call for a thorough investigation by the South African Police Service to ensure those responsible are held accountable. We have full confidence that SAPS will bring the perpetrators to book.
“UZISA advises Zimbabweans in South Africa to maintain their calm, avoid panic, remain peaceful and law-abiding as we mourn Uzor. May his dear soul rest in peace.
On its part, EFF on its “X” handle disclosed that ActionSA’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo, said that the party supports every decisive and lawful measure taken to dismantle drug-related crimes.
Khumalo also supported the confronting of the violent resistance of criminals who have grown comfortable believing they are untouchable.
The South African Police has yet to release an official statement on Uzor’s killing, amidst a controversy generated by the incident. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
(Edited by Emmanuel Yashim)
