A 58-year-old Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, has been shot dead at his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Fakunle was reportedly killed on September 4, 2026, after assailants attacked him at his home. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear as authorities continue efforts to establish what led to the killing.
The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the incident and called for a thorough investigation to identify those responsible and establish the motive behind the attack.
The organisation expressed concern over the safety of Nigerians living in South Africa and urged the relevant authorities to ensure that the circumstances surrounding Fakunle’s death are fully investigated.
The Nigerian Federal Government has also demanded an investigation into the killing, stressing the need for the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice.
Fakunle’s death has generated concern among members of the Nigerian community in South Africa, particularly amid longstanding concerns over the safety of Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the country.
Authorities are expected to provide further details as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the bishop’s death progress.
The Nigerian government and community organisations have urged South African authorities to ensure that the investigation is transparent and that those responsible for the killing are held accountable.
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