The Nation Newspaper Nigerians in South Africa were victims of police brutality, says NICASA
A statement by the Nigerians Citizens in South Africa said the issue has been reported to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate to carry out an independent and transparent investigation over the incident.
“It is important to note that we have also brought the matter to the attention of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate to carry out an independent and transparent investigation over the incident.” Putting the event in proper perspective, the group stated, ” The Police had visited the business premises of a certain Nigerian with the sole objective of searching the premises.“When the officers did not find any incriminating materials, the visit turned into a harassment and intimidation that led to the Nigerian being beaten. This is proven with the scars on the body of the victim.
“Upon identifying himself, the Police officers arrested him and this led to other Nigerians verbally protesting against his arrest and requested that he be released since he has committed no offence SECTION 10 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA act 108 of 1996 provides for inherent dignity of everyone living in south Africa, the right that this dignity be respected and protected….what happened between the members of SAPS and those Nigerians is a gross infringement to this right.
“NICASA Being the umbrella body of Nigerians in South Africa, we have directed our Provincial leader in Kimberly to continue to engage with the police authorities in Kimberly while we have made contact with the High commission of Nigeria Pretoria and Consulate-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg for intervention. A meeting to this effect has been scheduled for Thursday 25th April 2024
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