How A Nigerian From Imo State Allegedly Killed In South Africa

46-year-old Pius Ezekwem, a Nigerian businessman from Imo State, residing in the Eastern

Cape Province (King William’s town) in South Africa has been killed.

According to reports, Pius who ran a chain of bed and breakfast guest houses, was picked

up by eight police officers at a Nigerian eatery last weekend and was forcefully taken to his

home for a search and interrogation.

An argument between Pius and the South African police officers degenerated so fast that a

gun shot was fired, leading to Pius’ death. Pius was married to a South African who was present

at the scene of the incident.  He reportedly asked the policemen to kill him in his house as he

would not follow them to where they wanted to take him to. Sadly, the policemen allegedly

killed him in the presence of his family.

All phones were seized except that of Pius’ sister in-law who recorded his altercation with the police.

Confirming the incident, the Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa, Godwin Adama, said a

formal report has been launched to…