Nigerian Man Shot Dead by South African Traffic Police
By Ezra Ukanwa, December 19, 2025

Victim: Osinakachukwu Onu, 37, a Nigerian national.

Incident: Shot dead on the N12 highway in Klerksdorp, North West Province, South Africa during a traffic operation.

Police Response: Four traffic officers, aged 25–36, were arrested; their firearms seized for forensic analysis.

Charges: The officers face murder and defeating the ends of justice.

Circumstances: Onu reportedly fled from the officers; his vehicle was found stalled across the highway.

Official Statement: North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Ryno Naidoo, commended detectives for the swift response.

Context: This incident adds to previous cases of violence against Nigerians in South Africa, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.


Source: Legit.ng