Nigeria's Ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has alleged that more than 30 Nigerians have been killed by members of South African security forces since 2022, warning that Nigeria's patience over the treatment of its citizens is running thin.

Fani-Kayode made the claim in a Facebook post on Friday night following reports of the deaths of two more Nigerians, identified as James Nwankwo and Taiwo Fakunle.

According to the ambassador, more than 100 Nigerian nationals have been killed in South Africa between 2022 and 2026, with over 30 allegedly killed by officers of the South African Police Service and South African National Defence Force.

He said eight Nigerians had been killed in 2026 alone, alleging that at least four of those deaths involved South African police officers.

"Nigeria's patience is running thin," Fani-Kayode warned.

TWO MORE NIGERIANS REPORTED KILLED

The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg provided details concerning the deaths of Nwankwo and Fakunle.

Nwankwo was reportedly killed on September 5 in Somerset West, Cape Town, in an incident allegedly involving members of the South African Police Service.

Fani-Kayode alleged that Nwankwo died following what he described as "gruesome interrogation techniques" by police.

Fakunle, described by the ambassador as a bishop, was reportedly shot at his Johannesburg residence on September 4.

According to Fani-Kayode, Fakunle had received threats before attackers went to his home and killed him.

The identities of those responsible for Fakunle's killing have not been established.

Fani-Kayode expressed concern that those responsible for attacks against Nigerians had not been brought to justice.

"What is most disturbing is the fact that despite our constant expressions of concern about this disturbing state of affairs, not one person has been arrested, detained, prosecuted or brought to justice for any of these heinous crimes," he said.

"This is unacceptable."

AMBASSADOR WARNS OVER NEW DEADLINE FOR FOREIGNERS

Fani-Kayode also raised concerns about what he described as a new deadline issued by xenophobic groups demanding that black African foreigners leave South Africa.

According to the ambassador, groups he described as xenophobic and Afrophobic have threatened Nigerians and other African nationals if they fail to comply.

He said the development had created fear within the Nigerian community.

"The Nigerian community in South Africa is deeply disturbed by these developments and lives in trepidation of what could happen next. So is the Nigerian Mission in South Africa," he said.

Fani-Kayode called on the South African government to protect Nigerians and other African foreigners and take legal action against groups threatening violence.

He warned that continued attacks and discrimination could have consequences for relations between Nigeria and South Africa.

"South Africans are not targeted and killed in Nigeria by our people or our security forces," he said.

"The least the South African Government can do is to reciprocate this gesture, protect our nationals and address our legitimate concerns."

The ambassador's figures and allegations regarding individual members of South Africa's security forces remain claims attributed to him and the Nigerian diplomatic mission.